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 Advising Hours
If your advisor is not holding summer hours, you may make an appointment with any advisor with scheduled office hours, as noted below.Donmoyer: June 22 (8am - 6pm); July 6 (8am - 1pm); July 7 (8am-1pm); July 13 (8am - 2:00pm) Sign up!
Galloway: July 22 (9am - 5pm); July 23 (9am - 5pm); August 26 (9am - 5pm); August 27 (9am - 5pm) Sign up!
McDonald: June 25 (10am - 5pm); July 13 (10am - 5pm), July 14 (10am - 5pm); August 20 (10am - 5pm); August 21 (10am - 5pm) Sign up!
Reed: June 9 ( (10am - 4pm); June 16 (10am - 4pm); July 28 (10am - 4pm); August 12 (10am - 4pm); August 14 (10am - 2pm); August 18 (10am - 5pm) Sign up!
In the News
Faculty member, George Reed is now a contributor for the Washington Post.com online feature: On Leadership.
Alumna Tricia Bertram Gallant, Ph.D. '06 on NPR
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
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.

