CSU PATHWAYS TO EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

CSU High School Counselors Conference 9/24/13

Welcome

Introductions Dr. Diane Fazzi, Acting Associate Dean,

CSULA Dr. Cindy Grutzik, Associate Dean, CSULB

Becoming an Educational Leader CSULB Programs CSULA Program Wrap-up, Q&A

Becoming an Educational Leader What is your pathway? What are your options? What are your goals and passion?

CSULB College of Education Ed.D. in Educational Leadership MA in Education Administration with

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Visit www.ced.csulb.edu Contact Educational Leadership Department

Dr. Heidi Gilligan, Program Coordinator heidi.gilligan@csulb.edu

Ed.D. in Education Leadership• Specializations:

1. Pre K-12 2. Community College/Higher Education

• 3 year, 60 units• Cohort model • Classes begin each Summer• Year-round (Summer, Fall, Spring)• 30 students admitted each summer

• Wait list process utilized• Cost: Full time enrollment, ≈ $17,700 per year

Who should apply?

Working professionals who seek to further influence educational policy and decision-making.

Graduates are prepared to be: PreK-12 principals, superintendents, lead

teachers… Community College/Higher Education

presidents, student support services administrators…

What’s great about this program? Faculty like Dr. Bill Vega, Dr. Anna Ortiz Seamless Education: K-12 and

Community College/Higher Education learn together

Social Justice focus Cohort model, extensive support Courses scheduled Wednesdays,

Saturdays

Admission Requirements

MA Degree in Education or related field Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in upper division

and graduate course work Demonstration of sufficient preparation

for, experience in, and potential for education leadership

Program Application and University Application

DEADLINE: February 15 for Summer 2014

MA in Education Administration with Preliminary Admin Services Credential

MA, Credential, or both Cohort-based 3 year program, 33-36 units

Credential only: 24 units MA only: 30-33 units

Part-time attendance, Fall start, evening classes

Cost: Part-time Enrollment ≈ $5,200 per year

Who should apply?

Educators who are seeking to maximize the academic achievement of all students through school and district leadership.

Educators with Professional Clear credentials and 5 years teaching experience

What’s great about this program? Faculty like Dr. Jim Scott, Dr. Charles

Slater Professional peers and the network you

build Focus on diversity, urban education,

democratic society, instructional leadership

Evening courses to accommodate full-time professionals

Admission Requirements

Professional Clear Credential (MS, SS, ES) or Services Credential

5 years teaching experience Program Application and University

Application DEADLINE: April 1 for Fall 2014

CSULA Charter College of Education

Ph.D. in Special Education, offered jointly with UCLA

Ed.D in Educational Leadership M.A. in Educational Administration Post baccalaureate certificate options

Applied Behavior Analysis Career Counseling Teachers of English Learners

http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/

Ph.D. in Special Education, offered jointly with UCLA

CSULA/UCLA – unique program started in 1969, prepares leaders for the field of special education

Year 1 - CSULA in-depth courses in special education research and law research experience teaching activities

Years 2 – 4 – UCLA ongoing research practicum in-depth courses in research methods and in substantive

areas in human development and psychology. While at UCLA, students maintain contact with the

CSULA coordinator and faculty, and include faculty from both CSULA and UCLA on their qualifying examination and dissertation committees.

Ph.D. in Special Education, offered jointly with UCLA

Who Should Apply? Strong interest in developing research and university

teaching skills Demonstration of potential for successful completion of

doctoral research

Admission Requirements minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and graduate GPA of 3.5 master’s degree in special education or related field GRE three years of successful professional experiences with

individuals with disabilities Contact Joint Doctoral Program Coordinator at CSULA, Dr. Lois

WeinbergApplication, letter of intent, and letter of reference forms are

available at http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/degrees_list.htm

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Pre, K-12th focus, program in 5th Year 3 Year Program

Cohorts admitted each Fall semester College-wide curriculum and faculty, designed for:

Administrators, special educators, counselors, and teacher leaders

Designed for working professionals Two evening classes per week Summer session required Some Saturday activities

Focus on Service of Justice, Access, and Social Change

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Who should apply? Interest in educational reform in urban environments Interest and aptitude for applied research for real world

problems Admission Requirements

Minimum graduate GPA of 3.25 GRE Strong references

Contact Doctoral Program Coordinator, Dr. Lois Andre-Bechley

Applications for early consideration due January, accepted till full

Applications available at http://www.calstatela.edu/edd/

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

What’s great about the program? Graduates have variety of educational

leadership roles Can be completed while working Diverse student background and applied

research interests and opportunities Faculty from entire college work in program Cohort model provides for strong peer support

M.A. in Educational Administration

Master of Arts Degree Preliminary Administrative Services

Credential Combined Program – 1 Year in Length Designed for Aspiring Administrators

Two evening classes per week Digital portfolios for culminating experience Links theory and practice

Focus on Preparing Instructional Leaders for Urban Schools

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Who should apply? Interest in educational administration Two years of successful teaching experience

Admission Requirements Minimum GPA of 2.75 in last 90 qtr./60 sem. units Strong references Demonstration of leadership potential

Contact Program Coordinator, Dr. Lori Kim

Applications available at http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/edad

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

What’s great about the program? Combined master’s degree and credential in one

year Can be completed while working Cohort model provides for strong peer support Performance-based assessment

Also offer the Clear Credential for practicing administrators

Wrap-up and Q&A