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Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy

Dr . LinDa P ur r in gton, Lecturer, Education

“Our educational leadership programs are dedicated to

preparing and supporting knowledgeable, skilled, and caring education-

al leaders who are capable of promoting and sustaining excellence in our

nation’s and global societies’ diverse learning communities. Developing

personal leadership, building leadership capacity, leading learning com-

munities, promoting culturally proficient practice, and serving as stew-

ards of purposeful and meaningful change are key themes that weave

throughout our leadership curriculum and student learning experiences.

We believe that our graduates hold compelling visions for a better edu-

cational future and that they are able and ready to translate their visions

into results-oriented actions, in collaboration with others, in the present

and future learning communities in which they will serve.”

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For more than 35 years, Pepperdine has been at the forefront in training effective school

leaders who are able to conceptualize and understand learning communities in diverse

social, cultural, political, economic, and legal environments.

In a unique, cohort-based setting, the Educational Leadership Academy (ELA) is a

master’s degree program that is dedicated to preparing leaders who are committed to

the personal, professional, and organizational transformation necessary to create and

lead schools that work for all students in our diverse society. Central to the work of ELA is

the building of leadership capacity from a strengths-based perspective, with a focus on

continuous improvement.

Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential(Educational Leadership Academy)

Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary

Administrative Services Credential

Educational Leadership Academy Curriculum

The Educational Leadership Academy is a one-year program that meets the California Tier I Preliminary

Administrative Services Credential requirements. Each graduate will receive a Master of Science in

Administration and is also eligible to obtain the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.

The ELA master’s program consists of 30 units and is organized into six meaningful interdependent

strands:

• Visioning and Evaluating

• Understanding Self and Others

• Understanding Teaching and Learning

• Understanding Environments

• Understanding and Transforming Organizations

• Foundations of Inquiry and Leadership Field Experience

The first five strands are designed to be studied in depth, with learning focused on “best practices-

in-the-field.” The sixth strand, Foundations of Inquiry and Leadership Field Experience is also

referred to as the Action Research Project. In a year-long research assignment, each student

engages in individual data collection, planning and implementation for a practice or procedure in

their work place. The Action Research Project integrates classroom learning with the student’s work

place and improves upon methods currently used in their school. Students apply theory to gain

valuable leadership learning, while also gaining real-world experience. For successful completion

of this strand, students are guided by a Pepperdine site administrator as well as an administrator at

their school. The submission of a final report and completed Action Research Project are presented

in a conference format at the end of the year. This project is completed in lieu of a traditional

master’s thesis.

Educational Leadership AcademyProgram Schedule

Strand term 1 term 2 term 3

Visioning and evaluating EDSM 6511 unit – 1 weekend

EDSM 6521 unit – 1 weekend

Understanding Self andOthers

EDSM 647A3 units – 3 weekends

EDSM 647B3 units – 3 weekends

Understanding teachingand Learning

EDSM 648A3 units – 1 eveningper week

EDSM 648B3 units – 1 eveningper week

Understanding environments

EDSM 649A3 units – 1 eveningper week and 1 weekend

EDSM 649B3 units – 1 eveningper week and 1 weekend

Understanding and transforming Organizations

EDSM 6504 units - 1 eveningper week and 1 weekend

Foundations of Inquiryand Leadership Fieldexperience

EDSM 6202 units – 4 eveningmeetings per term



12 units 11 units 7 units

Course descriptions may be found online at:http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/masters-educational-leadership-administration/courses/


Dr . J une S c hmie De r-r a mir ez , P rofe ssor o f Education

“The Educational Leadership Academy prepares students to

become successful school leaders and advocates. We instill the knowledge,

values, and commitment to service that students need for culturally

proficient leadership in a wide-range of academic settings. Students gain

the experience and skills needed to effect change in our nation’s diverse

educational communities. Graduates are prepared to create academically

successful schools for future generations.”

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy (ELAP)

ELAP Curriculum

The Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy doctoral program is designed for

pre-K–12, adult education administrators, and policy makers nationwide. With a focus

on personal leadership and cultural proficiency development, students plan a two-year

Action Research Project utilizing qualitative and quantitative research tools to engage

in data-analysis. This application of knowledge, skills, and experience are critical for

leading change and improving learning within and across organizations. Students examine

principles of educational equity, diversity, access, and ethics as they explore all aspects of

leading schools and transforming organizations. This program meets the California Clear

Administrative Services Credential requirements for those who are eligible and interested.

National and state standards guide the development of leadership practice in the ELAP

program: the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the California

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders. The standards are aligned to promote

quality, research-based leadership preparation. The ELAP program prepares graduates

to serve educational communities in California and across the country.

The ELAP doctoral program has a blended format with 40 percent of instructional

contact conducted online and 60 percent conducted in face-to-face sessions. The

program begins with a four-day Leadership and Technology Training for Educators

(LATTE©) that takes place at the Drescher Graduate Campus in Malibu. This retreat-

style environment is revisited each of the following two summers to support and

enhance the cohort experience. Students meet seven additional times per year over

three-day weekends at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, and each cohort

takes one trip per year to a national educational administration conference. The nine

face-to-face meetings are supplemented by synchronous and asynchronous online

interactions throughout the year.

Dr. KaniKa D. White, Principal, Lincoln-Drew Elementary School, CUSD

2008 Alumnus, ELAP

“The ELAP program has had a tremendous impact on my life and

work as a practitioner. I’ve learned invaluable problem solving models that

have enhanced my skill set and made my positive influence as an educa-

tional leader even more poignant.”

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy Program Schedule

LATTE©

EDEL 729A Communication and Information Technology (1)EDEL 740A Personal Leadership (2)

Fall: Sept, Oct, nov Spring: Jan, Feb, mar Summer: may, June (41/2 days)

Year-1 CUrrICULUm

EDEL 774AFoundations of Inquiry (1)

EDEL 774BFoundations of Inquiry (2)

EDEL 775AInteracting with the Environment for Inquiry (1)

EDEL 729BCommunication and Information Technology (2)

EDEL 730AResearch and Evaluation (1)

EDEL 730BResearch and Evaluation (3)

EDEL 740BPersonal Leadership (1)

EDEL 700Leadership of Human Endeavor in the Institutional Setting (4)

EDEL 754Legal/Economic/Socio-Political Theory Applied to Organizations (4)

EDEL 741Creating Accountability Cultures in Organizations (3)

EDEL 785Contemporary Topics: Diversity (1)


Year-2 CUrrICULUm

EDEL 775BInteracting with the Environment for Inquiry (1)

EDEL 776AEvaluating/Presenting Outcomes of Inquiry (2)

EDEL 776BEvaluating/Presenting Outcomes of Inquiry (1)

EDEL 734AData Analysis and Interpretation (2)

EDEL 734BData Analysis and Interpretation (2)

EDEL 785Contemporary Topics:Writing for Publications (1)

EDEL 785Contemporary Topics: School and District Operations and Finance (1)

EDEL 714Management of Human Resources (3)

EDEL 762Transforming Organizations in a Global Community (3)

EDEL 724Ethics and Society (3)


Year-3 and 4 CUrrICULUm

EDEL 787 Comprehensive Examination Seminar (3 units)EDEL 791 Dissertation Research (2 units per term until completion)

Course descriptions may be found online at: http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/doctorate-educational-leadership-administration-policy/courses/


Financial Aid

Scholarships, grants, loans, assistantships, and payment plans are available for qualified

students. More than 80 percent of students qualify for federal loans, and more than 40

percent are eligible for Pepperdine-funded assistance.

Class Availability

Both the Educational Leadership Academy and the Educational Leadership,

Administration, and Policy programs are ideal for the working professional.

Students may pursue their Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary

Administrative Services Credential at either of the following graduate campus locations:

• West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

• Irvine Graduate Campus

Students pursuing their Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Administration,

and Policy will attend graduate courses at a combination of the following locations:

• West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

• Malibu Graduate Campus

• Online


Program Benefits

The ELA and ELAP programs are dedicated to preparing leaders who are capable of and

committed to creating and leading schools for a diverse community of learners. The

educational leadership programs provide students and graduates with several benefits:

The ability for students to continue full-time work while engaged in master’s and •

doctoral study

A faculty of scholar-practitioners with extensive educational leadership experience •

A cohort model that provides peer support and professional relationships•

Credential support and faculty mentors who are dedicated to your life-long success•

Career Services Center and an extensive alumni network that is 16,000 strong•

Personal leadership development and transformation •

A community of practice that provides both students and faculty an educational •

environment in which to experiment with new behaviors and ideas, and to achieve

individual and collective learning goals

The development of inquiry/practitioner research knowledge and skills to lead •

program improvement at the students’ school

An appreciation for the dynamics of intercultural and cross-cultural forces in •

organizations

Current information and all forms necessary to apply for financial aid are available online at http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/financial-aid/

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“ I find the ELAP classes at Pepperdine University to be an enriching and validating experience because the faculty utilizes a hands-on active learning method to increase the comprehen-sion and interest of the learner. The ELAP doctoral courses aren’t just practical theory; they focus on a spiritual, non-dogmatic perspective allowing the learner further growth and enrichment from within. Additionally, as a cohort member of Pepperdine University’s ELAP Doctoral Program, I believe that I am not only a student but also a Pepperdine family member. The experience that I learn here will not only help me to be a better school administrator but also a better person.”

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GSEP Mission

The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University (GSEP) is

an innovative learning community where faculty, staff, and students of diverse cultures

and perspectives work collaboratively to foster academic excellence, social purpose,

meaningful service, and personal fulfillment.

As a graduate school within a Christian university, GSEP endeavors to educate and

motivate students to assume leadership roles in professions that improve and enrich

the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

To this end, GSEP is dedicated to exemplifying and providing inspiration for change.

Pepperdine University is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and

Colleges (WASC).

To find out more about the ELA and ELAP programs including admission

requirements and deadlines, please call, e-mail, or visit us at:

ELA: (866) 503-5467 • [email protected]

http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/masters-educational-leadership-administration/

ELAP: (866) 503-5467 • [email protected]

http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/doctorate-educational-leadership-administration-policy/

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