The LMU M.A. in Educational Leadership curriculum prepares prospective, novice, and current school leaders to strengthen their practice in mission-focused, organizational, and instructional leadership. Through an integrated course of study, students develop the knowledge and skills to build and sustain a shared vision for school culture and learning, support student achievement and educator growth, manage the operational and financial dimensions of school leadership, foster the holistic development of school communities, and use action research to inform continuous improvement.
Our program can be completed in 2 years on a part-time basis for a total of 30 units.
Courses
All M.A. in Educational Leadership students complete the following courses:
- EDLA 6200 — Foundations of Leadership (3 units)
- EDLA 6203 — School Finance and Human Resources (3 units)
- EDLA 6204 — Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Design Thinking (3 units)
- EDLA 6206 — Cura Personalis: Fostering a Community of Care (3 units)
- EDLA 6207 — Governance, Law, and Policy (3 units)
- EDLA 6209 — Community, Family and Stakeholder Engagement (3 units)
- EDLA 6210 — Current Issues in Ed Leadership (3 units)
- EDLA 6211 — Applied Action Research for Educational Leadership - Part I (3 units)
- EDLA 6212 — Applied Action Research for Educational Leadership - Part II (3 units)
- EDLA 6423 — Instructional Leadership (3 units)
Students pursuing the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) will take three additional courses to support and monitor progress through the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA). These courses provide structured guidance as students complete the assessment requirements.
- EDLA 6441 — Fieldwork/CalAPA Cycle 1 (0 units)
- EDLA 6442 — Fieldwork/CalAPA Cycle 2 (0 units)
- EDLA 6443 — Fieldwork/CalAPA Cycle 3 (0 units)
For more information about the CalAPA, please see LMU's California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
For detailed course descriptions, see the University Bulletin.
For Current Administrative Services Credential Holders
Students who enter the program holding a Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential may waive up to six units of coursework. Eligible course waivers will be discussed during initial course registration.
For Catholic School Administration Certificate Graduates
Students who have completed LMU’s Catholic School Administration Certificate may apply 9 units of certificate coursework toward the M.A. in Educational Leadership, satisfying EDLA 6200, EDLA 6203, and EDLA 6423. Students who apply these 9 units toward the M.A. in Educational Leadership are not eligible to pursue the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential within the program.