Program Design

Twenty-five percent (25%) of coursework is delivered in face-to-face format, which is comprised of seminars, discussions, lecture, and selected panel discussions composed of experts currently working in the field. The topics of these learning opportunities are based on the curriculum content identified in Standard 3.

Twenty-five percent (25%) of coursework is field experience consisting of a field-based leadership project that integrates with the course work, readings, mentoring, field experience, and on-line components of the CSUDH program.

Fifty percent (50%) of coursework is delivered in an on-line format. A combination of chat room, discussion board, and research activities have been designed to support the candidate achieve professional competency in each of the six thematic areas identified in Standard 3.
The CSUDH program is designed to be relevant and problem-based. Each candidate selects a relevant problem to research, study, analyze, and make recommendations for resolution. Each of the six CPSELs are researched, studied, and analyzed within the project prior to the candidate developing a summary, conclusions and recommendations. Collaboratively, the cohort coordinator, fieldwork mentor and candidate select assigned readings that provide a theoretical perspective regarding the problem/project being studied. The program is a seamless blend of traditional classroom learning, non-university sponsored staff development opportunities, on-line and field activities.

The program consists of three phases:
1) Initial Assessment and development of the candidate’s Individual Induction Plan (IIP) (EAD 580: Professional Leadership Pre-Assessment, Induction).
2) The IIP is used as a guide to the candidate as he/she becomes professionally competent as per the outcomes of each of the six thematic areas. (EAD 581: Principles of Professional Practice, Six CPSELs) – this is a repeatable course until all six CPSELs and competencies have been mastered). Generally candidates take two semesters of this course. Candidates participate in university and non-university sponsored learning activities as specified in their IIP. Assessment of competencies can occur at any point in the program.
3) Summative Assessment (EAD 582: Professional Leadership Post Assessment)