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Course Requirements

The M.A. in Educational Leadership and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Internship Credential, Tier I includes seven courses with field experience embedded.

EDL 580
Leadership Induction
1
EDL 581
Research and Leadership*
6
EDL 582
Cornerstones of Educational Leadership*
6
EDL 583
Educational Leadership and Change
6
EDL 584
Policy and Politics of Educational Leadership
6
EDL 585
Leadership in a Legal Culture
6
EDL 586
Leadership Performance Assessment
5
Credential and master’s degree36 units
Internship credential and master’s degree36 units

*EDL 581 and EDL 582 are not required for candidates with a master’s degree in education.

TaskStream ePortfolios

Students are required to enroll in TaskStream, which includes an online portfolio assessment system to facilitate teacher candidate evaluation. Students create electronic portfolios to showcase and document their competencies and experiences with the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs), share artifacts or the entire portfolio with instructors and advisors for feedback and review online, submit sections of their portfolio or the entire body of work for evaluation online, and track their progress toward certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units do I take each term?
Students may take no more than 6 units per term.

How long is a term?
Each term is 9–10 weeks long. Five terms are offered each year.

How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students meet one night a week throughout the course of the term.

How many hours does each class session require?
Each class requires that students meet for approximately 4 hours.

Is a California Teaching Credential (CTC) required?
Yes, a CTC is required if you are pursuing a Tier 1 credential.

How many units can I transfer?
Appropriate transfer work may be accepted toward a master’s degree. Transfer units may not exceed 20 percent of the units required for the master’s degree. Contact your program representative or the Office of Graduate Registrar for more information.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.