Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EDLP)
EDLP Office
College of Education
Eureka Hall Room 436
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA
95819-6079
Phone (916) 278-5388
Fax (916) 278-4608
Department Chair
Francisco Reveles
revelesf@csus.edu
Department Staff
Venesha Rosseau, ASC II
rosseauv@csus.edu
Imani Grant, ASA II
igrant@csus.edu
Application Deadlines for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and/or MA Programs Spring 2009 have been EXTENDED to October 10, 2008.
The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department offers programs leading to the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. Distinct programs are offered for individuals interested in (1) Pre-K - Grade 12 Administration and (2) Higher Education Leadership. All programs are currently cohort-based.
Individuals interested in any of the department's programs must complete an online application to the Office of Graduate Studies. In addition, a supplemental department application for the appropriate program must be completed. Required interviews will be scheduled as soon as application files are completed. The application deadlines for students wishing to apply are shown below. Please call the department office (916-278-5388) for more information.
| Program | Program Starts | Program Duration | Applications Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Spring 2009 |
January 2009 |
Three Semesters | October 10, 2008 |
| Placer | January 2009 |
Three semesters | October 10, 2008 |
| Sac-City Unified | January 2009 |
Three semesters | October 10, 2008 |
| HigherEd MA Com College |
January 2009 |
Three Semesters+ | October 10, 2008 |
| HigherEd MA Student Affairs |
January 2009 |
Three Semesters+ | October 10, 2008 |
| On-Campus Fall 2009 |
August 2009 |
Three semesters | March 1, 2009 |
| Urban Fall 2009 |
August 2009 |
One Year | March 1, 2009 |
| Elk Grove USD Spring 2010 |
January 2010 |
Three semesters | October 1, 2009 |
| On-Campus Spring 2010 |
January 2010 |
Three Semesters | October 1, 2009 |
Credential and Master of Arts programs offered by the department
- CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program
- Urban Cohort
- Elk Grove Unified Cohort
- Placer Cohort
- Sac-City Unified Cohort
- On-Campus Cohort
- CA Professional Administrative Services Credential Program
- MA in Educational Leadership
- Higher Education - Student Affairs Emphasis
- Higher Education - Community College Emphasis
- Pre-K - Grade 12 Emphasis
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 and are designed to offer 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.