Educational Leadership (EDLD)

Develops the skills needed to make reasoned judgment as a research consumer and begin to evaluate the problems of practice which confront school leaders. Uses educational research on issues of equity and justice to build proficiency in foundational research concepts, terms, methodology, and ethical considerations. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

This course will examine multiple methods of research in counseling and human development. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research will be discussed. Specifically, students will be exposed to the many aspects of the research process: theoretical frameworks, research questions, research proposal, survey design and implementation, interviews, observations, interpretation of statistics, and presentation of findings. Students will learn how to use research and data to inform their professional practice. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Builds candidates knowledge and understanding of how educational leadership can allow leaders to manage and lead an organization. Provides a foundation of educational leadership in the PK-12 educational setting and other educational settings. Introduces the discussion of how to develop the leadership capacity and skills to manage various tasks while learning to lead with vision, mission, and goal(s) in mind. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Provides an overview of organizational theories, strategic planning processes, and the various systems connected to educational leadership. Reviews educational change process in planning strategically and the functions, objectives, development, and assessment of strategic plans. It also provides an understanding of the relationship between strategic planning and budget development. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and the understanding of the educational enterprise, focused specifically on school culture. This course will focus on the concepts and methods from the fields of sociology, philosophy, and the politics of education. This will allow candidates to gain knowledge of, understand, and analyze the current conditions of educational institutions and to evaluate selected proposals and models for reform. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Overview of effective leadership in educational settings. This course reviews the administrative role of educational leaders and building a strong leadership and managerial foundation based on educational leadership theory. It develops those who desire to become educational leaders to recognize the importance of leadership in positively impacting schools. As students consider their own leadership theories and philosophies in this course, they will also explore the influences that exist. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Develops an educational leaders’ philosophy. Reviews the premise that future school leaders should be life-long learners and pro-active about using data for innovation and change. Fundamentally, this course will support candidates in developing their leadership approach to ensure they effectively empower and entrust educational partners with collective responsibility for meeting the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students, pursuant to the mission, vision, and core values of the educational organization. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Develops candidates’ ability to apply team-building skills to create an inclusive learning community of diverse members. Candidates investigate ways to strengthen and advance organizations through effective communication, team building, and collaborative skills to promote organizational cultural awareness while garnering community involvement and political support. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Provides students with an overview of ethics and the impact on the educational system. This course allows for an opportunity to develop a personal ethical perspective and reviews the skills necessary to navigate ethics in educational leadership. This course will review various ethical principles and legal issues that impact leadership in an educational setting. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Supports future educational leaders in ensuring cultural competence. This course will support candidates in developing the ability and capacity to effectively work cross-culturally with various educational partners as leaders. Candidates will learn about cultural proficiency frameworks, culturally sustaining practices, and developing equitable systems. Candidates will develop a sense of what equitable practices are and how this can be utilized to foster organizational growth in an educational setting. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

This course emphasizes the relationship among public policy, governance, and schooling, as well as management of fiscal resources and business services in California public education. Also, this course emphasizes legal aspects of public education with special emphasis on California. Letter grade only. Not challengeable.

This course supports students in introducing the CalAPA requirements and procedures during the first semester of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program. CRD/NCR only. Not challengeable.

This course is intended to provide the background necessary in curricular, instructional and assessment theory to enable candidates to become change agents in the real world arena of P-12 education. May be taken for letter grade only.

Covers selection, supervision, and evaluation of personnel, along with negotiations, conflict resolution, and employer/employee relationships. Strategies for efficient utilization of staff talent and time also are discussed.

Examines theoretical assumptions of management with emphasis on analysis of leadership, leadership styles, self-assessment and articulation of a vision consistent with a well-developed educational philosophy.

Covers changing issues in education related to meeting the educational needs of students in California school systems. Strategies for providing leadership in dealing constructively with issues in the school and larger community are featured. Texts are supplemented with current applicable original source material. May be taken for letter grade only.

Covers changing demographics in California and issues related to meeting educational needs of students in California school systems. May be taken for credit/no credit only. Not challengeable.

Covers changing demographics in California and issues related to meeting educational needs of students in California school systems. May be taken for credit/no credit only. Not challengeable.

Covers changing demographics in California and issues related to meeting educational needs of students in California school systems. May be taken for credit/no credit only. Not challengeable.

Studies the principles and practices of public school management, human relations, leadership, organizational systems, school-community collaboration, and team building. No Directed Study.

Emphasizes the relationship among public policy, governance, and schooling, as well as management of fiscal resources and business services in California public education.

Emphasizes legal aspects of public education, with special emphasis on California.

This course supports students in completing the CalAPA requirements and procedures during the final semester of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. CRD/NCR only. Not challengeable.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

. The University of La Verne Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Program is an online individualized, job-embedded two-year coaching program based on two academic semesters per year. Each term consists of 2 units of individual coaching and 2 units of professional learning. A minimum of 20-30 hours of coaching per semester and 30 hours of professional learning per semester are required. Letter grade only.

Finalizes candidates' educational leadership learnings through a capstone project and presentation. Candidates will triangulate data using critical self-reflection skills, credible literature grounded in research, and observations as a method to discuss a problem or issue in education. Upon completion of the written project, candidates will be required to summarize learnings and present their project to classmates and peers. Credit/no credit only. Not challengeable.

Student-designed courses approved by a faculty member. Prior approval of goals, objectives, procedures, and assessment plan is required. May be taken multiple times with a different topic for credit. Not challengeable.