Students will engage in reflection regarding equity focused practices and policy throughout educational systems. Students will develop an understanding of how, and ability to lead for a just, equitable, and inclusive educational system.

Designed to introduce students to leadership theories and their direct connection to practice in the field of educational leadership. Develops in students the ability to examine various leadership theories, frames, techniques, and lenses that can be used to effectively lead schools and other educational settings.

The study of education law and ethical decision making as applied to leadership in education. The course covers federal and state decisions affecting educational settings and driving on-site operational decision making. The ethical behavior and decision-making of leaders is explored in the context of theories and practices of ethics.

Students will engage in examination, synthesis, and application of human resources and management practices necessary to effectively serve as a school leader in TK-12 educational setting and other educational environments.

Participants will explore changing demographics, accountability regarding statewide mandates, reporting regulations, and accreditation, new technology and other factors impacting California's community college student services programs and professionals. Gain an understanding of the philosophy and mission of student services initiatives and programs and student development theory. Examine the role of faculty as leaders in curriculum, instruction and assessment and student success. Understand the purposes and uses of research and technology to address student outcomes, teaching and learning, institutional effectiveness, and decision-making.

This individualized seminar is designed to extend research knowledge and provide direction in the use of library/professional education resources, as well as exposure to sample theses and projects using APA style. Reviews research methods and a review of the literature and provides instruction in the appropriate academic writing style and format for academic presentation.

Prerequisite: EDLP 250 and advancement to candidacy.

Studies qualitative and quantitative methods in the development of reliable knowledge in the field of education. Includes identification and formulation of research problems, research designs and presentation of reports representative of different research strategies. Establishes and improves students' professional and academic writing skills in preparation for leadership duties. Classified students are encouraged to take this course early in their graduate programs.

Note: Graduate Writing Intesive (GWI) course.

Prerequisite: Admission into the EDLP Program.

First semester of the on-the-job internship experience. Interns are supervised in the administrative roles by sponsoring employing agency, as well as by university faculty. Limited to, and required of, internship candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Internship Credential.

Second semester of the on-the-job internship experience. Interns are supervised by sponsoring employing agency, as well as by university sponsors. Limited to, and required of, candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Internship Credential.

On-the-job experience in which the candidate assumes responsibility for observation and analysis of school environments including leadership responsibilities, supervision of instructional program, and overall school climate.

Completion of a thesis or project approved for the Master's degree.

Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy and chair permission of his/her thesis or project committee.

Completion of a thesis or project approved for the Master's degree.

Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy and chair permission of his/her thesis or project committee.