Department of Leadership Studies
The Department of Leadership Studies offers Graduate Programs including: a PhD program, various master’s degree programs, a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, and a Professional Administrative Services Credential. We also offer a Leadership Minor and American Humanics Certificate.
Summer / Fall 2010 Deadlines
Ph.D.: February 1, 2010
M.A.: March 1, 2010
Graduate Programs
- Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
- M.A. in Leadership Studies
- M.A. in Higher Education Leadership
- M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Credential Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Department Highlights
Leadership Students Active in SGSA
ELDA Spotlight Series continues November 19.
Faculty member, George Reed is now a contributor for the Washington Post.com online feature: On Leadership.
Degree and Program Details:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Leadership Studies
Specializations:
- Public/Private School Leadership
- Higher Education Leadership
- Nonprofit/Philanthropic Leadership and Management
- Organizational Leadership/Consulting
- Individualized Option
Master of Arts in Leadership Studies
Specializations:
- Public/Private School Leadership
- Organizational Leadership/Consulting
- Individualized Option
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
Specializations:
- Community College Leadership
- Higher Education Administration
- Student Affairs
Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- American Humanics Certificate Option
The Educational Leadership Development Academy (ELDA)
- Leaders Exploring Administrative Possibilities (LEAP) Program
- The Aspiring Leaders (Tier I) Program:
Master of Arts in Leadership Studies and California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential only - The New Leaders (Tier II): Induction and Support Program:
Master of Arts in Leadership Studies and California Professional Administrative Services Credential
California Professional Administrative Services Credential only
These credentials have been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- American Humanics Certificate Option
American Humanics Certificate
This Certificate that is recognized by 19 national youth and human service agencies.

