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Program Overview

"The program's goal to move from teacher to leader are exactly what I have been feeling.  It's hard to put into words how the past three months of the program have given me so much knowledge that has lead to a different type of thinking.  Our instructor promised on the first day of class that our thinking would be changed and it certainly has."  S.T. Cohort Member 2007-08

Developing School Leaders

Developing competent leaders in schools is the crucial component to continued student success.  The completion of coursework, or the passing of a test, is insufficient to truly develop a candidate who is ready to focus the efforts of a school on the continued implementation of a vision and school culture capable of improving student achievement.

The CSUDH-COE offers four EAD programs: 

Tier I Internship, Preliminary Administrative Services Credential   

Masters of Arts in Education, Educational Administrative Option

Tier I Internship, Professional Administrative Services Credential

Tier II, Professional Administrative Services Credential

"What a truly marvelous experience last evening's Field-based Project Presentation!  I have loved this program, would certainly recommend it and am going to miss not being in school next fall.  I have grown personally and professionally.  I don't look at any educational situation like I used to." C. B. Cohort Member 2007-08

There are four major components to all EAD programs: 

1.  Traditional classes based on the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.  These classes will be in cohort groups one evening a week from 4:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and some Saturdays will be included. 
2.  Online-Learning that reinforces and enhances the face-to-face seminars and extends professional preparation through case study analysis and extensive professional reading.
3.  Field-base projects focused on actual on-the-job managerial tasks which lead to the total administrative experience preparing our candidates for the rigors school leadership. 
4.  Mentoring, coaching, and advising provided by district field mentor and university cohort coordinator.