Educational Leadership, Department of

Degree Descriptions
Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Administrative Services Credential
Programs and Courses Offered

Acting Department Chair

Ioakim Boutakidis

Department Office/Website

College Park 520
657-278-4023
ed.fullerton.edu/edleadership

Faculty

Daniel Choi, Ding-Jo Currie, Marc Ecker, Eugene Fujimoto, Jennifer Goldstein, Rebecca Gutierrez Keeton, Maritza Lozano, Carol Lundberg, Inez Moore, Christopher Newman, Ron Oliver, Dawn Person, Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton, Nancy Watkins, Estela Zarate

Degree Descriptions

People who apply to the Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration program are typically credentialed teachers or service workers employed in P-12 settings, other educational professionals who possess a California teaching or services credential, or students who want to develop their skills as educational leaders. The degree courses can also apply toward the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) so that students earn both the M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration and the PASC by the end of their program of study. The learning outcomes for the program are grounded in the standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and reflect the core values of the Department of Educational Leadership: (a) just, equitable, and inclusive education; (b) the application of theory to practice; and (c) leadership for change.

The Master of Science in Higher Education prepares entry-level professionals and career changers to assume professional roles that enhance student learning and development. Graduates of the program might work in offices, such as orientation, housing, residential life, TRIO, multicultural and international affairs, financial aid, academic advising, alumni relations, and similar college or university offices. Program-level learning outcomes for the program reflect the expectations for graduate-level programs in student affairs developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education and are organized around the following five learning domains: leadership; social justice and advocacy; education; assessment and evaluation; and personal and professional development.

The CSUF Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership develops educational leaders through two unique doctoral program specializations: P-12 Leadership and Community College Leadership. The P-12 (preschool and K-12) program cohort is completely immersed in and interfaces with P-12 students and faculty. In the Community College program, the cohort specifically focuses on and interfaces with community college students and faculty. The inquiry-based, problem-solving curriculum for both programs is designed to help education professionals learn by fully integrating their experiences in discussion, research, and fieldwork.

The Ed.D. in Community College Leadership prepares educators to take on roles in areas, such as senior administration, faculty leadership, student affairs, or business and human resource administration in the community college setting. The curriculum develops socially and globally aware community college leaders who can appropriately respond, understand and contribute to the rapidly changing world of community colleges and lead those institutions toward excellence. Courses build leadership skills and knowledge in such areas as the role and scope of community colleges, higher education law and policy, ethical decision-making, policy and governance, research methods, and resource optimization.

The Ed.D. in P-12 Educational Leadership prepares preschool and K-12 educators as administrators, educational researchers, or teacher leaders to design and renew excellent educational institutions across the P-12 landscape. The curriculum prepares instructional leaders who can formulate and implement policies that support powerful, equitable teaching and learning and who can exercise significant and ethical influence on the quality of teaching and learning both in and out of schools. Courses build skills in strategic planning, collaborative problem-solving, ethical decision-making, technological proficiency, and leadership development.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Policies of the Department

Candidates for our programs will be selected on the basis of leadership potential and commitment to the improvement of education and will engage in a rigorous course of study.

The courses offered by the department are arranged in a specific sequence, which must be followed by all students. Cohorts of students are admitted each fall and move through the courses as a group.

Administrative Services Credentials

The Administrative Services Credential programs of the Department of Educational Leadership are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Administrative Services Credentials include the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC), and the Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC). These credentials are for P-12 educators. Because regulations governing these programs change, students should contact the department office for current information and requirements.

Credential Requirements

Students eligible for credential programs are enrolled in the MS Educational Leadership and Administration program or the Educational Doctorate Program. Please contact the department for additional information.

Students applying for the Preliminary Administrative Credential Program are required to have three years of teaching or service experience when entering the program. Waiver requests for 1-2 years of experience may be considered for those starting a second career or under unusual circumstances.

The minimum GPA required to be recommended for a certificate of eligibility or a credential is an average of 3.0 for all classes taken in the credential program.

Preliminary Credential

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential requires a total of 24 units of work (which may be incorporated into the master’s degree program). Upon receipt of the Preliminary credential, one is eligible for employment as an administrator in California public schools. A master’s degree is required for California State University to recommend a candidate for this credential.

Professional Credential

The Clear Administrative Services Credential is required of all California school administrators.

Eligible candidates must hold an accredited Preliminary Administrative Credential (PASC) and must verify employment as an administrator.

Students enrolled in the Ed.D. program may complete the Clear Administrative Credential (CASC) as part of the Ed.D. program.

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

Master of Science

Doctor of Education

Certificate

Courses

Educational Administration

Courses are designated as EDAD in the class schedule. Students who desire only isolated courses from the M.S. amd Ed.D programs are normally denied admission to such courses.

Educational Leadership