Masters in Educational Leadership

  • Completion of the PASC credential and master's programs allows graduates to assume administrative positions at all levels of the K-12 public education system. Various positions include those in school sites administration (e.g., principal, vice-principal), and district level administration (curriculum coordinator, staff development coordinator, special programs coordinator, personnel director, assistant superintendent, superintendent, etc.). In addition, graduates also obtain many positions at the county and state-level offices.

    • Fall Admission
    • First Year of study will take place across the Concord and Hayward campuses, Second Year will be exclusively conducted at the Hayward Campus.
    • 30 unit program
    • Classes (One Face-to-Face once a week M-TH, Online or Hybrid)
    • Class times 4:30pm to 8:15pm
  • Sample Year 1

    Fall Semester:

    EDLD 600 Leading for Social Justice and Equity in Urban Schools (4 Units)

    EDLD 620 Educational Leadership for Equitable Resources (3 Units)*

    EDLD 695 Fieldwork Practicum I (2 Units)

    Spring Semester:

    EDLD 610 Transforming Professional Learning to Support Equitable Student Outcomes (4 Units)

    EDLD 625 Application of School Laws, Policies and Governance for Equitable Outcomes (3 Units)*

    EDLD 696 Fieldwork Practicum II (2 Units)

    EDLD 694 Transformation through Community Solidarity (1 Unit)

    Sample Year 2:

    Fall Semester:

    EDLD 630 Collaborative Research for Equity (4 Units)

    EDLD 635 Equity Research Design I (3 Units)*

    Spring Semester:

    EDLD 693 Collaborative Research Project (4 Units)

    EDLD 645 Equity Research Design II (3 Units)*

    EDLD 694 Transformation through Community Solidarity (1 Unit)

    * These courses are offered online/ hybrid so leadership students need only attend face-to-face class once a week.

  • Admission requirements and process are the same as for PRELIMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CREDENTIAL, please see the following link~PASC

  • October 1, 2025-June 1, 2026
  • Program Cost

    $4,801.50 per semester 

  • When you apply as a Master's in Educational Leadership student in , you have the option of applying for financial aid and continuing for a second year to complete the Master in Educational Leadership degree. Students applying for financial aid must submit a

    As an MS student, you may also apply for a Graduate Equity Fellowship. The application deadline is May 1. The Graduate Equity Fellowship Program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs at Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, encourages continuation towards doctoral programs, and promotes consideration of university faculty careers. It provides fellowships for Cal State Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students with educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have had success in overcoming these disadvantages. Graduate Equity Fellowships are grants ranging from $500 up to $2000 per year. Click here for more information

  • Program Coordinator

    Dr. Mari Gray

    mari.gray@csueastbay.edu

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