Educational Administration and Leadership
Master of Arts
About this program
The Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Leadership prepares you to become an inclusive, equity-focused leader and K–12 administrator. You learn social justice–oriented leadership and how to challenge institutional “isms” that create marginalization. Courses follow a cohort model with weekend and online formats. Most students also earn the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential alongside the MA, combining theory and practical leadership preparation.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program in ELSIT is built for working educators who are ready to move into school leadership. In about 12 months you complete 33 units through a hybrid format that blends online learning with in person Saturday meetings scheduled every other week while PK to 12 schools are in session.
As you progress you build practical skills for leading schools and supporting student success through equity centered decision making. The credential prepares you for administrative roles such as principal, assistant principal, supervisor, coordinator, or similar leadership positions in California schools and districts.
Program Learning Outcomes
Education leaders shape a collaborative culture of teaching and learning informed by professional standards and focused on student and professional growth.
Education leaders manage the organization to cultivate a safe and productive learning and working environment.
Education leaders collaborate with families and other stakeholders to address diverse student and community interests and mobilize community resources.
Education leaders make decisions, model, and behave in ways that demonstrate professionalism, ethics, integrity, justice, and equity and hold staff to the same standard.
Education leaders influence political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts affecting education to improve education policies and practices.