In order to be admitted into a degree and/or a credential program in the Department of Administration & Leadership of the School of Education, the applicant must first be admitted to La Sierra University.

Admission requirements for La Sierra University can be found at the university web site:  http://www.lasierra.edu/departments/admissions/
Once the applicant is notified of his or her admission to the university, he or she may begin enrolling in courses. Some time during the first quarter of coursework, the student should meet with his or her departmental advisor to design a program of study that meets the requirements of the degree or credential being sought.

M.A. programs will be reviewed by the Department of Administration & Leadership. Departmental approval of the program constitutes a quasi-contract between the candidate and the university. Satisfactory completion of the approved program with no grade lower than a B (3.00) and with at least the minimum GPA required allows the candidate to take the Comprehensive Exam required for completion of the degree program. A study guide for the Comprehensive Exam can be accessed at: http://www.lasierra.edu/schools/ed/administration/study_guide.html

Ed.S. and Ed.D. program proposals will be reviewed by the Department of Administration & Leadership and a recommendation regarding approval of a student’s program will be made to the faculty of the School of Education. Satisfactory completion of the approved program with no grade lower than a B (3.00) and with at least the minimum GPA required allows the candidate to take the Doctoral Qualifying Exam required prior to beginning the doctoral dissertation. A study guide for the Qualifying Exam can be accessed at: http://www.lasierra.edu/schools/ed/administration/study_guide.html

There is no end-of-program examination for the Ed.S. at this time.

Students and potential students may also wish to view (and/or edit) a wiki web site that includes student observations and comments regarding La Sierra University’s administrative programs. Go to:  http://LSUedad.pbwiki.com.