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Degree Programs
We
offer Educational Adminstration and Leadership Degrees on three levels: MA, Ed.S., and Ed.D.
See Program Descriptions, Prerequisites,
or Requirements.
Master
of Arts | Educational Specialist | Doctor
of Education
Master
of Arts, Administration and Leadership
Description
Candidates successfully completing a master’s degree through the Department of Administration & Leadership will be able to: |
- Articulate fundamental issues, think critically, and write competently.
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- Develop and apply fundamental research skills.
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- Understand the moral/ethical dimensions of educational leadership and management theory and practice.
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- Identify the theories, concepts and research findings of the discipline.
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- Identify the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards.
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- Be conversant with the theorists and/or books identified in the MA Reading List.
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La Sierra University, School of Education
Department of Administration & Leadership
Master of Arts
Reading List
Degree and credential candidates enrolled in the Master of Arts program should be conversant with the following theorists and books. Many of them will be addressed in classes, but not necessarily all of them. It is important for the candidate to be knowledgeable of each of these prior to scheduling and taking the comprehensive examination.
Books
Buckingham, Marcus. (2005). The One Thing You Need to Know. New York, New York: Free Press. ISBN 0-7432-6165-8
Covey, Stephen The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Kotter, John P. (1996). Leading Change. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.ISBN 978-0-78584-747-4
Sergiovanni, Thomas J. (1999). Rethinking Leadership. Arlington Heights, Illinois: SkyLight Training and Publishing Inc. ISBN 1-57517-148-1
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Matthew. In a Bible translation of your choice.
Scholars
In addition to the books listed above, master’s students should have read some articles or chapters written by the following persons, and should be able to explain the main concept presented by them.
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Educational
Specialist, Ed.S.,
Administration and Leadership
Description
Candidates successfully completing an educational specialist’s degree through the Department of Administration & Leadership will be able to: |
- Articulate administrative issues as well as their causes & implications, think critically, and write competently.
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- Develop and apply fundamental research skills.
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- Refine and apply their understanding of the moral/ethical dimensions of educational leadership and management theory and practice.
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- Understand the theories, concepts and research findings of the discipline.
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- Evaluate and apply the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards.
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- Be conversant with, and evaluate, the theorists and/or books identified in the Ed.S./Ed.D. Reading List.
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La Sierra University, School of Education
Department of Administration & Leadership
Education Specialist & Doctor of Education
Reading List
Degree and credential candidates enrolled in the Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs should be conversant with the following theorists and books. Many of them will be addressed in classes, but not necessarily all of them. It is important for the candidate to be knowledgeable of each of these prior to scheduling and taking the qualifying examination.
Books
Bolman, Lee G., & Terrence E. Deal. (2003) Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 0-7879-6427-1
- Buckingham, Marcus. (2005). The One Thing You Need to Know. New York, New York: Free Press. ISBN 0-7432-6165-8
- Covey, Stephen The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Covey, Stephen. The Eighth Habit.
Hackman, Richard J. (2002) Leading Teams: Setting the Stage for Great Performances. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Publishing Corp. ISBN 1-57851-333-2
Heifetz, Ronald A. (1994) Leadership Without Easy Answers. Cambridge, MA: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-51858-6
- Kotter, John P. (1996). Leading Change. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.ISBN 978-0-78584-747-4
Kouzes, James M. & Barry Z. Posner. (2002). The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 0-7879-6833-1
Pojman, Louis P. (2006) Ethics: Discovering Right & Wrong, 5th edition. Belmont, CA: Thompson Wadsworth. ISBN 978-0-534-61936-7
- Sergiovanni, Thomas J. (1999). Rethinking Leadership. Arlington Heights, Illinois: SkyLight Training and Publishing Inc. ISBN 1-57517-148-1
- Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Luke. In a Bible translation of your choice.
* Signifies books that are on the M.A. Reading List.
Scholars
In addition to the books listed above, students should have read some articles or chapters written by the following persons, and should be able to explain the main concept presented by them.
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Doctor
of Education, Ed.D.,
Administration and Leadership
Description
Candidates successfully completing a doctor of education degree through the Department of Administration & Leadership will be able to: |
- Articulate administrative issues as well as their causes & implications, think critically, and write competently.
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- Refine and apply fluent research skills.
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- Refine and apply their understanding of the moral/ethical dimensions of educational leadership and management theory and practice
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- Evaluate the theories, concepts and research findings of the discipline.
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- Evaluate and apply the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards.
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- Be conversant with, and evaluate, the theorists and/or books identified in the Ed.S./Ed.D. Reading List.
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La Sierra University, School of Education
Department of Administration & Leadership
Education Specialist & Doctor of Education
Reading List
Degree and credential candidates enrolled in the Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs should be conversant with the following theorists and books. Many of them will be addressed in classes, but not necessarily all of them. It is important for the candidate to be knowledgeable of each of these prior to scheduling and taking the qualifying examination.
Books
Bolman, Lee G., & Terrence E. Deal. (2003) Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 0-7879-6427-1
- Buckingham, Marcus. (2005). The One Thing You Need to Know. New York, New York: Free Press. ISBN 0-7432-6165-8
- Covey, Stephen The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Covey, Stephen. The Eighth Habit.
Hackman, Richard J. (2002) Leading Teams: Setting the Stage for Great Performances. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Publishing Corp. ISBN 1-57851-333-2
Heifetz, Ronald A. (1994) Leadership Without Easy Answers. Cambridge, MA: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-51858-6
- Kotter, John P. (1996). Leading Change. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.ISBN 978-0-78584-747-4
Kouzes, James M. & Barry Z. Posner. (2002). The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 0-7879-6833-1
Pojman, Louis P. (2006) Ethics: Discovering Right & Wrong, 5th edition. Belmont, CA: Thompson Wadsworth. ISBN 978-0-534-61936-7
- Sergiovanni, Thomas J. (1999). Rethinking Leadership. Arlington Heights, Illinois: SkyLight Training and Publishing Inc. ISBN 1-57517-148-1
- Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Luke. In a Bible translation of your choice.
* Signifies books that are on the M.A. Reading List.
Scholars
In addition to the books listed above, students should have read some articles or chapters written by the following persons, and should be able to explain the main concept presented by them.
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