Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EDLP)
EDLP Office
College of Education
Eureka Hall Room 437
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA
95819-6079
Phone (916) 278-5388
Fax (916) 278-4608
Urban Leadership Information Meeting
March 17, 5-6:15 pm
Mountain Room, University Union
EXTENDED Application Deadlines for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program 2008-2009
Each semester, the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department accepts applications for the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program. The application deadlines for students wishing to apply to the Administrative Services Credential Program and/or the Master of Arts program in Educational Leadership are shown below. The On-Campus Cohort begins each semester.
Although the deadline has been extended, applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly. Required interviews will be arranged as soon as application files are completed.
| Cohort | Program Starts | Program Duration | Applications Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | July 2008 | One year | April 1, 2008 |
| Bilingual | June 2008 | Two years | April 1, 2008 |
| Placer | January 2009 | Three semesters | October 31, 2008 |
| Sacramento City | January 2009 | Three semesters | October 31, 2008 |
| On-campus Spring 2008 | January 2008 | Three semesters | October 31, 2007 |
| On-campus Fall 2008 | August 2008 | Three semesters | April 1, 2008 |
| On-campus Spring 2009 | January 2009 | Three semesters | October 31, 2008 |
| Elk Grove | August 2008 | Three semesters | March 1, 2008 |
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
- Urban Cohort
- Bilingual Cohort
- Placer Cohort
- Sacramento City Cohort
- On-Campus Cohort
- Professional Administrative Services Credential Program
- MA in Educational Leadership
These deadlines are for new students wanting to start in any of the following programs. Please call the department office (916-278-5388) or via email at vivian@csus.edu for more information.
The programs in Educational Leadership are designed to meet a variety of needs in the field. The programs are oriented toward an interdisciplinary approach to the study of school leadership, offering students significant opportunities to apply theory to the practice of educational leadership.
The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is to develop educational leaders from diverse backgrounds, who will positively impact the improvement of educational institutions and environments – from pre-K through university and professional levels.
These leaders will:
- be visionary change agents;
- create collaborative learning communities;
- engage in reflective practice;
- ensure diversity and equity;
- implement research-based practices and site-based best practices; and
- build capacity through leadership development.