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Welcome!

Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership!

Thank you for your interest in our department. We are located in Sweeney Hall 219 and are one of seven departments within the Connie L. Lurie College of Education.

The Department of Educational Leadership offers a Master of Arts in Education: Administration & Supervision and the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. It is the department’s goal to prepare administrators who are dedicated to fostering equity and excellence in education while respecting and appreciating diversity. Our graduates are committed to promoting social justice, building equity in diverse communities, and facilitating collaborative change.

If you are interested in applying, please complete both the SJSU Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluation (GAPE) Requirements and the Department of Educational Leadership application.




Mission
To prepare educational leaders for the 21st century who strive for academic excellence and equity of opportunity in K-12 schools.

Program Themes
-  Administrative concepts and management strategies
-  Role of schooling in a democratic society
-  Building equity in diverse communities
-  Facilitating collaborative change
-  Research and reflective practice

Outcome
At the end of the program, graduates will know and be able to provide school leadership for the development of a challenging, supportive, and equitable learning environment. SJSU grants a Master of Arts in Education:  Administration & Supervision and graduates are eligible for the Preliminary Administrative Service Credential (Tier 1).

Coursework
Coursework consists of both Hybrid (H) and Face-to-Face (F2F) formats.  Students are only required to meet on campus once a month with Hybrid courses; assignments are regularly submitted online throughout the semester. Face-to-Face (F2F) courses meet on campus once a week.  Generally, Hybrid meeting dates will be during the same week.



ADMISSION DEADLINES

Fall 2013

  • University Deadline: June 27, 2013
  • Department Deadline: July 8, 2013

Spring 2014

  • University Deadline: September 30, 2013
  • Department Deadline: October 17, 2013