Graduate Programs

The Division of Graduate Education offers specialized graduate programs in School Leadership, Counseling, and Higher Education Administration and Leadership. These advanced programs lead to Master's degrees, credentials, and/or certificates designed to prepare responsive education professionals who will go on to serve diverse student populations and enact transformative change in our surrounding schools, colleges, and universities. Tailored for the working professional, the Division of Graduate Education programs offer flexible late afternoon and evening classes and may be completed full- or part-time.

Contact us:

Dr. Gary Rhodes, Chair Division of Graduate Education: grhodes@csudh.edu
Gina Garavito, Administrative Specialist T: (310)243-3524 | D: (310) 243-2708 | E: ggaravito@csudh.edu
Graduate Education Faculty and Staff Directory

Graduate Education Division Programs

School Leadership Program

Masters in School Leadership / Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Grounded in critical consciousness and a moral imperative, the School Leadership Program (SLP) prepares generative leaders committed to leading for equity and justice in schools. SLP offers the two CTC-required pathways for Administrative Services Credentials in California and a Masters in School Leadership. These pathways prepare educators for leadership positions in elementary and secondary schools and certain district-level positions. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) authorizes service in positions serving preschool, K-12 and adults. Candidates in the PASC program can also obtain their Masters in School Leadership with two additional courses. The Clear Administrative Services Credential is for those holding a PASC and employed in an administrative position. Candidates are expected to enroll in a Clear Induction Administrative Services Credential program within one year of beginning service on their PASC.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Degree

The Doctor of Education (EDD) is designed to ensure critically conscious equity driven leaders are ready to lead in all executive settings in the field of education by bridging the divide between educational leadership practice and the rigorous acquisition and application of theory. It prepares scholarly-practitioners who assume executive leadership positions and contribute to the work of dismantling inequities to meet the current needs of the educational system in which they serve. These leaders will apply the knowledge and skills gained in the program to educational settings in South Central Los Angeles and the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and beyond to transform and improve the quality of education being offered to students. Positions in P-16 educational settings and related agencies such as county offices of education, K-12 district offices, charter school boards, and educational non-profits are spaces that need graduates from EDD Programs..

HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Higher Education Administration and Leadership (HEAL) Certificate

Higher Education Administration and Leadership (HEAL), a 12-unit graduate certificate program, is designed for working professionals and individuals who are seeking advanced training and knowledge in the broad field of higher education administration and leadership. The program’s unique curriculum focuses on the four core aspects of today’s higher education administration: leadership, legal issues, finance, and diversity.

HEAL addresses the needs of career-focused professionals within a continuously changing and complex higher education environment. Program participants will interact with higher education expert faculty and have an opportunity to further develop and expand their professional networks. The HEAL curriculum is based on current research and advanced teaching methodologies.

Community College Teaching Certificate

The Community College Teaching Certificate is a graduate-level program that provides a course of study for those seeking to prepare for a career in community college teaching. This program is also designed to serve working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. The program offers a well-rounded learning experience based on theory blended with a teaching practicum.