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Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EDLP)

Fall 2010 Applications are due November 30, 2009.

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;

  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 CSU Mentor
Applications Due
Dept. Supplemental
Applications Due
On-Campus
Spring 2010
SPRING 2010
Three Semesters+ CANCELLED CANCELLED
Elk Grove Unified
Fall 2010
FALL 2010
Three semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
Twin Rivers Unified
Fall 2010
FALL 2010
Three Semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
Higher Education MA
Focus: Student Affairs
FALL 2010
Three Semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
Higher Education MA
Focus: Community College
FALL 2010
Three Semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
Placer County
Fall 2010
FALL 2010
Three Semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
Sacramento City Unified
Fall 2010
FALL 2010
Three Semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
On-Campus
Fall 2010
FALL 2010
Three Semesters+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
Urban Leadership
Fall 2010
FALL 2010
One Year+ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009
On-Campus
Spring 2011
SPRING 2011
Three semesters+ October 1, 2010 October 1, 2010

 

Credential and Master of Arts programs offered by the department

  1. CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program

    1. Urban Cohort

    2. Elk Grove Unified Cohort

    3. Placer Cohort

    4. Sac-City Unified Cohort

    5. On-Campus Cohort

    6. Twin Rivers Unified Cohort
  2. CA Professional Administrative Services Credential Program

  3. MA in Educational Leadership

    1. Pre-K - Grade 12 Emphasis

  4. MA in Higher Educational Leadership

    1. Higher Education - Student Affairs Emphasis

    2. Higher Education - Community College 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.