About the Department

PhD Program | Ma in leadership studies | ma in higher education leadership | Ma in nonprofit leadership and management |

The Department of Leadership Studies offers a PhD program, various master’s degree programs, a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, and a Professional Administrative Services Credential.

Degree offerings at a glance:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Leadership Studies
Specializations:

Public/Private School Leadership
Higher Education Leadership
Nonprofit 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.

Leadership Minor