Program Outline

M.A. in Leadership and Administration Program

The Master of Arts in Leadership and Administration is designed to prepare educators for leadership roles in schools and related settings. Students focus on research based knowledge and skills, which allow them to expand their practice of leadership skills. The program is available in two specialization options.

Total Credits-34

Teacher Leadership Specialization

Leadership Courses - (15 credits)

  • EDLA 564 Psychology of Learning -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 646 Staff Development -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 648 Leadership for Teachers -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 651 Supervision of Instruction -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 653 Curriculum Development -- 3 credits
Role Specific Courses -(12 Credits)
The cohort group, in dialogue with the academic advisor, selects from a series of courses that will most appropriately meet his/her career needs. Examples include:
  • EDLA 540 Ethical Dimensions in Ed. -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 546 Adv. Learning Strategies -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 553 Teaching Thinking Skills -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 565 Educational Evaluation -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 597 Instructional Practicum-- 3 credits
  • EDLA 623 Risk and Protective Factors -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 695 Professional Experience -- 3 credits
Research/Program Exit Courses- (7 credits)
It is expected that the masters degree candidate in the MALA program will identify a relevant leadership topic of his/her choice for academic inquiry in this phase of the program. The candidate completes and presents the final paper under the direction of the academic advisor. A final comprehensive review, including portfolio presentation, completes the capstone experience.
  • EDLA 689 Professional Seminar -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 698 Research and Statistics -- 4 credits
  • EDLA 699 Oral Comprehensives -- 0 credits

School Administration Specialization

Administration Courses-(15 credits)

  • EDLA 633 Administrative Theory -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 638 Human Resource Management -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 641 Community Relations-- 3 credits
  • EDLA 651 Supervision of Instruction -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 653 Curriculum Development -- 3 credits

Role Specific Course- (12 credits)

The cohort group, in dialogue with the academic advisor, selects from a series of courses that will most appropriately meet his/her career needs. Examples include:
  • EDLA 540 Ethical Dimensions of Ed. -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 548 Program Evaluation -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 565 Educational Evaluation -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 635 Principalship -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 662 Leadership and Finance -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 663 Leadership and Law-- 3 credits
  • EDLA 695 Professional Experience -- variable credit
Research/Program Exit Courses- (7 credits)
It is expected that the masters degree candidate in the MALA program will identify a relevant leadership topic of his/her choice for academic inquiry in this phase of the program. The candidate completes and presents the final paper under the direction of the academic advisor. A final comprehensive review, including portfolio presentation, completes the capstone experience.
  • EDLA 689 Professional Seminar -- 3 credits
  • EDLA 698 Research and Statistics -- 4 credits
  • EDLA 699 Oral Comprehensive Exam -- 0 credit

Educational Leadership and Administration Department:
(509) 313-3640		   Graduate Admissions:
soegrad@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-3481 or
(800) 533-2554