School Leadership Program Courses

Masters of Arts in School Leadership (32 units):

A. MA Core Courses (6 units)

Core: GED 500 Research Methods in Education (3 units)
Core: GED 501 Seminar in Learning and Development (3 units)

GED 500 Research Methods in Education (3)
Examination of assumptions and techniques of educational research. Review of pertinent research studies emphasizing their applicability to educational problems. Statistical concepts, research methodology and computer applications are included.

GED 501 Seminar in Learning and Development (3)
Theory, research and practice related to learning and development. Emphasis on biological and psychological factors in individual differences. Includes study of affective and cognitive development. Three hours of seminar per week.

Note: If you already have earned a master degree and wish to complete a second masters degree, please consult with your cohort leader to determine which courses you wish to substitute for the 6 units of core required courses you may have already have taken (if your first masters was earned at CSUDH). For example, NCR 543, 3 units, entitled, "Reducing School Violence Through Conflict Resolution" offered in the Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Program, could be one possibility. This course is offered through the College of Continuing and Professional Education and is online. The program director/department chair may waive the prerequisites listed in the university catalog.

 
Sequence of MA Core Courses 

Core courses may be taken in the sequence decided upon by the candidate and cohort leader. The core classes are not part of the SLP cohort. Core courses are taught in a traditional structure of 18-week Fall/Spring semester courses or 6-week Summer term. Example of options for registration are:

Option 1: Two semesters and One summer session (recommended)

Take the two core classes together during a summer session (additional summer tuition) right after the School Leadership Program coursework which ends in the spring semester. Courses offered if budget allows.

Option 2: Three semesters

Take all two core classes together during fall semester after completing the School Leadership Program (i.e. Fall 2024 + Spring 2025 + Fall 2025) 

Option 3: Two Semesters

Fall: GED 500 in addition to the 13 units in the School Leadership Program = 16 units*
Spring: GED 501 in addition to the 13 units in the School Leadership Program = 16 units*
Note: No additional cost other than program tuition for Fall/Spring semesters. 
*This must have approvals from your cohort leader and program director. This option is allowed only in special circumstance. 

B. School Leadership Program Required Courses for Preliminary Credential  (26 units)

SLP 550 Induction Preliminary Leaders (2 units)
SLP 551 Visionary Leadership (3 units)
SLP 552 Instructional Leadership (3 units)
SLP 553 Organizational Leadership and Resource Management (3 units)
SLP 554 Collaborative Leadership (3 units)
SLP 555 Ethical Leadership (3 units)
SLP 556 Political, Social, Economic, Legal and Cultural Leadership (3 units)
SLP 557 Post-Assessment, Preliminary Leaders (2 units)
SLP 560 Fieldwork Preliminary Leadership (2 units)
SLP 561 Fieldwork Preliminary Leadership B (2 units)