Coursework
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Department of Leadership Studies
Program of Study
Overview
The Aspiring Leaders Program (Preliminary Administrative Services Credential) is a two year, 24-unit program combining university coursework, district mentoring and professional development, and personalized apprenticeship to an exemplary principal. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to apply for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in the state of California and may apply coursework toward a M.A. or Ph.D. in Leadership Studies (if they apply and are admitted to the M.A. or Ph.D. program).
Curriculum
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (24 units)
To add M.A. in Leadership Studies (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Graduate Units |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 550 | Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD 555 | Leadership & Ethics | 3 |
| LEAD 549 | Research Design and Methodology for Leaders | 3 |
| LEAD XXX | Leadership Elective | 3 |
To add Ph.D. in Leadership Studies (51 units)
Leadership Core (18 units)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | GRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 600 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| LEAD 601 | Organizational Theory and Change | 3 |
| LEAD 602 | Leadership, Inquiry and Research I | 3 |
| LEAD 603 | Ethics and Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD 604 | The Policy-Making Process | 3 |
| LEAD 605 | Adult Development | 3 |
Research and Evaluation (15 units)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | GRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 606 | Leadership, Inquiry and Research II | 3 |
| LEAD 607 | Applied Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| LEAD 608 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
The above 3 courses are required, plus each student must select 2 of the courses below to complete the Research and Evaluation Requirement. Additional courses may be approved by the department.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | GRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 582 | Survey Research Methods | 3 |
| LEAD 612 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| LEAD 613 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| LEAD 579 | Action Research Methods | 3 |
| LEAD 579 | Grounded Theory and Ethnography | 3 |
Area of Specialization (6 units)
Twelve of the total 18 units of specialization coursework required for the Ph.D. transfer from the credential coursework, leaving 6 units of specialization. These 6 units may be drawn from electives in the following specializations:
- PK-12 Public/Private School Leadership
- Nonprofit/Philanthropic Leadership and Management
- Higher Education Leadership
- Organizational Leadership and Management
Dissertation (12 units)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | GRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 610 | Dissertation Seminar | 3 |
| LEAD 695 | Dissertation | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the program take me?
Credential students complete their program in 2 years, typically while working full-time. To add the M.A. in Leadership Studies typically lengthens the program to 3 years total. To add the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies lengthens the program to 4-6 years total.
How many units are included?
The credential program consists of 24 Graduate Units. To add the M.A. in Leadership Studies increases the number of units to 36 total. To add the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies increases the number of units to 75 total.
When are classes scheduled?
Each class typically meets once per week in the late afternoon or evening for 2 hours and 50 minutes. Credential classes are cohort-based, so each incoming cohort completes the curriculum at the same pace. First-year students beginning in Fall 2013 will attend an orientation in mid-August.
New for 2013, we will also be offering a blended distance-learning option for a cohort in Imperial Valley. Classes for this program will be offered in several formats: remotely, in Imperial Valley, and sometimes on campus in San Diego.
Can I work while completing this program?
Yes. Most of our students work full-time while completing this program. The program is designed to accommodate the schedule of a full-time working teacher.
