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Master of Arts in Education 
Concentration in Educational Leadership
(36 units)

The Master of Arts Degree in Education with the Educational Leadership Emphasis prepares educators to establish and sustain a vital learning community that supports powerful teaching and learning. 

This program, builds on the foundation of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and is most often taken in conjunction with this leadership credential.

This advanced degree program is ideal for:

Public and private school educators who seek cutting edge graduate study focused on student learning results and supportive relationships.

Program Distinctions:

The School of Education offers the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Master of Arts Degree to cohorts of educators in neighboring school districts.

Graduates highly recommend this leadership program to colleagues for its dual emphasis on academic excellence and moral ethical standards.

The Master of Arts Degree with the Educational Leadership emphasis is an evidence-based program. Candidates develop a plan for their graduate level coursework and fieldwork, building on the evidence of prior knowledge, skills, and dispositions that they bring into the program. This program is aligned with the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs).
 
Candidates may transfer 6 units of appropriate graduate level coursework to this degree.
 
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Sample Course of Study (36 units):

GED603:   Visionary Leadership (3 units)
GED603f:  Fieldwork and Practicum (1 unit)
GED604:   Instructional Leadership for the Success of ALL Students (3 units) 
GED604f:  Fieldwork and Practicum (1 unit)
GED606:   Organizational Leadership and Resource Management (3 units)
GED606f:  Fieldwork and Practicum (1 unit)
GED609:   Collaborative and Responsive Leadership (3 units)
GED609f:  Fieldwork and Practicum (1 unit)
GED610:   Leadership within the Political, Social, Economic and Legal Framework (3 units)
GED610f:  Fieldwork and Practicum (1 unit)
GED611:   Ethical, Moral and Servant Ledership (3 units)
GED611f:  Fieldwork and Practicum (1 unit)

GED672:  Philosophy of Education (3 units)
GED681:  Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3 units)

Two electives such as:   GED628  Using Technology to Support Student Learning (3  units) or GED677 Teaching Strategies for Special Populations, or GED665 Safe Schools and Violence Prevention (3 units)

SCHEDULES:
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For information about courses, please view the Catalog Course Descriptions  

TO APPLY:
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For additional admissions information, follow instruction on Admissions page.

KEY CONTACTS BY LOCATION:
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Arcadia: Daphne Jones, Graduate Enrollment Counselor: 
                               daphnejones@pointloma.edu (626) 821-8277
Bakersfield: Stephanie Sheffield, Graduate Enrollment Counselor: 
                               stephaniesheffield@pointloma.edu (661) 377-4721
Inland Empire: Pam Estell, Graduate Enrollment Counselor: 
                               pamestell@pointloma.edu (951) 273-7568
Mission Valley:  Amanda Bolton, Graduate Enrollment Counselor:
                               amandabolton@pointloma.edu (619) 563-2810