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Graduate Programs

The Department of Educational Leadership offers the following graduate programs:

Master's Degrees

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A.

Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.

Educational Leadership, M.A.

Prepares educators for advanced roles such as faculty mentor, curriculum planner, department chair, or private school principal. Also offered in conjunction with the Tier I credential.

Credentials

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Internship Credential (PASC), Tier I

This program allows candidates to complete their credential while filling an administrative position under university and district supervision, gaining leadership skills from an ethical approach.

Professional Administrative Services Credential (PASC), Tier II

For those holding a Tier I credential, this advanced training program satisfies the state requirement for professional development and prepares full-time administrators for higher-level positions.

Combined Programs

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1)

Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. and PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1)

Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.

Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Credential (Tier 1)

Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership.

Educational Leadership, M.A. and PASC Internship Credential (Tier 1)

Prepares candidates to serve as effective innovative school administrators.

Related APU Programs

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2010-11 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.