LMU offers a comprehensive, innovative program leading to the MA in Catholic School Administration. Designed for both current and aspiring Catholic school administrators, this 37-unit program provides a rigorous curriculum that focuses on integrating theory and practice in administration, researching best practices, and understanding the challenges present in today's dynamic school environments.
While the MA can be taken as a stand-alone program, candidates who hold a valid California base credential and have taught fulltime with their credential for a minimum of one year are eligible to combine their MA with the
California Preliminary Administrative Services (Tier I) credential.
Please note that applicants to the Catholic School Leadership Academy are expected to have significant work experience in a Catholic school setting, and are required to be employed fulltime in a Catholic school while in the program.
Qualified candidates are eligible for significant financial assistance.
Program Coursework
Required MA Courses
- EDUC 6100 Anthropological Analysis of Cultural Diversity
- EDUC 6420 An Invitation to Lead (1 unit)
- EDUC 6421 Vision of Learning for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
- EDUC 6422 Responding to Diversity of Students, Families, Staff, and Community
- EDUC 6423 Student Learning and Professional Growth for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
- EDUC 6424 Organizational Management for Student Learning: Political, Economic, and Legal Frames of Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
- EDUC 6425 Transforming Organizations for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
- EDUC 6105 Assessment and Research Methodology
- EDUC 6800 Foundations of Catholic Education
- EDUC 6840 Catechetical Leadership in Catholic School Education
- EDUC 6841 Private School Law and Ethics
- EDUC 6842 Leadership in Catholic Education
Comprehensive Assessment
- EDUC 6426 Primed for Action
Admissions and Application
To apply to LMU's ISLA Program, click here. An application and detailed instructions will be emailed to you immediately. All Catholic School Leadership Academy students enter their program as a cohort in the Fall semester; the application deadline is April 1.