Tanja N. Class of 2016

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The MS in Applied School Leadership with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option program includes four-week classes.

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The Master of Science in Applied School Leadership (In Partnership with participating California County Offices of Education) will position you to become an effective and impactful school site or district administrator. Throughout the program, you’ll develop strong leadership and communication strategies to support the vision of your school and community. You’ll also develop skills for working effectively with diverse communities. By establishing high but realistic expectations and standards for the academic and social development of all students, you’ll be in a position to affect real and positive changes in education settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Develop a personal vision of education that includes reflection with colleagues and school stakeholders.
Implement a shared vision that places student and adult learning at the center of instructional leadership.
Establish high expectations and standards for the academic and social development of all students and adult stakeholders.
Devise effective communication systems that support the implementation of the vision of the school community and the infusion of the vision in the instructional program.
Create consensus among the diverse constituencies in the school and community.
Critically analyze a topic related to educational leadership through the lens of a researcher.

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