Master of Arts | Educational Specialist | Doctor of Education

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Master of Arts, Administration and Leadership

Requirements

The Master of Arts degree in Administration and Leadership provides students with the opportunity to plan a personalized program focusing on the needs and goals of the individual student. All programs are designed to assist the student in developing leadership and organizational skills. Requirements for the Seventh-day Adventist Administrator Certificate and approved California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program requirements may be included in this M.A. program. (For further information about this degree contact the Department of Administration and Leadership.)

Required:

Core requirements: 15 units
EDAD524 Educational Organization and Leadership (3)
EDCI 514 Curriculum Planning (3)
EDRS 504 Methods and Material of Research (3)
EDPC 540 Principles of Counseling (3)
EDCI 512 Faith and Learning (3)

Content specialization (21 units minimum)
Electives (selected in consultation with the advisor.)

A total of 45 quarter units with a GPA of 3.0 must be attained for completion.

Candidates must also successfully pass the comprehensive examination in order to be awarded the M.A. in Administration & Leadership. A study guide for the comprehensive examination can be accessed at: http://www.lasierra.edu/schools/ed/administration/study_guide.html

Educational Specialist, Ed.S., Administration and Leadership

Requirements

To build an area of leadership emphasis, the program will include 45 units in addition to the prerequisites. These units should include the following:
Core Courses (15 units) The following courses represent the core requirement for all School of Education, Educational Specialist degrees:

Administration and Leadership Courses (9 units) Twelve units, including EDAD 687 above, are required in School Administration. These units are to be determined in consultation with department advisor and are to become a part of the student's approved program.

Elective Courses (21 units) are to be determined in consultation with department advisor and are to become a part of the student's approved program.

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 or higher is required for successful completion of this program. A grade of B (3.00) or higher is required for each course that is required for the program.

Doctor of Education, Ed.D., Administration and Leadership

Requirements

Core Requirements

The following courses (24 units) represent the core requirement for all School of Education doctoral degrees:

Department Requirements
To build an area of leadership emphasis, the program will include 33 additional units in educational administration and leadership including the following:

Electives
Electives (30 units) are to be determined in consultation with department advisor and are to become a part of the student's approved program.

A total of 87 post-MA quarter units with a GPA of 3.5 must be attained for completion.

Residency Requirements
Students must complete the final 42 units in residence at La Sierra University