The Educational Leadership program offers a range of options. Each credential or degree program emphasizes the preparation of educational leaders with the knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to transform organizations and institutions in order to create conditions for learning and growth. The Educational Leadership Program seeks individuals with capacity, passion, and purpose who can envision and implement changes to improve our educational system or related social institutions.
Administrative Services Credential (ASC)
Professional educators can earn both the preliminary California ASC (Tier I) as well as the professional ASC (Tier II). This program is designed for working professionals and classes take place in the evening or occasionally on weekends.
Credential Requirements
ASC, Tier I:
EDUC 401 School Leadership (1)
EDUC 404 Instructional Leadership (1)
EDUC 406 Fiscal and Business Services (.5)
EDUC 407 Human Resource Management (1)
EDUC 409A/B Field Experience (1; 1)
EDUC 412 School Law and Public Policy (.5)
EDUC 446 Working with Families and the Community (1)
ASC, Tier II:
Students enroll in EDUC 417A/B Individualized Professional Development Plan in their first year in Tier II and EDUC 418 A/B in their second. Students also receive extensive mentoring and field supervision in Tier II.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MA)
(10 semester course credits)
Students may complete the master's degree alone or in conjunction with the administrative services credential. The master's degree program may serve as preparation for the EdD program, but completion of this program is no guarantee of admission to the doctoral program at Mills.
Degree Requirements:
A total of 10 Mills credits are required to earn the master of arts degree in educational leadership. Students select courses from among the offerings in the Educational Leadership program. The faculty advisor works with the student to develop the sequence of courses. Credits earned toward the preliminary ASC may be applied to the MA, and MA course work may be applied toward the EdD.
Joint MBA/MA in Educational Leadership
The MBA/MA in Educational Leadership degree is a 22-credit full-time program. Students earn a single master’s degree that reflects the education and business knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage organizations in the education sector or to consult or provide services to this sector. Foundation, core and elective courses have been selected to give students the breadth of knowledge needed for both programs, while substantially reducing the total number of credits required to complete what would otherwise be two degrees. The joint program also enables students to reduce the time invested in securing both graduate degrees while ensuring the academic quality and standards of each degree. It is expected that students will complete this program withing two and a half (2.5) to four (4) years, depending on the number of foundation courses transferred into the program, the availability of summer courses, and the student's course load. The residency requirement is four (4) semesters.
Foundation Courses
(8 semester course credits)
Foundation courses in educational leadership represent topic areas rather than specific courses. The education foundation courses may be completed at other institutions and counted towards the joint degree requirements with the approval of the Dean of the School of Education. Students may take a maximum of three (3) of the MBA listed foundation courses at an accredited, four-year college or university as long as the courses are equivalent to a Mills 1 semester credit, are approved by the Dean’s office, and were taken within five (5) years prior to the date of entrance into the MBA program. To fulfill a foundation course requirement, the students must have earned a grade of B or better in each course. (Financial and Managerial Accounting may be taken at an accredited junior/community college or continuing education program in which the courses have been certified for credit eligibility towards the CA Certified Public Accountancy exam). All remaining courses are to be taken at Mills.
MGMT 200 Microeconomic Theory (1)*
MGMT 214 Financial Accounting (1)*
MGMT 215 Managerial Accounting (1)
MGMT 216 Corporate Finance (1)
MGMT 236 Managerial Economics (1)
Leadership (EDUC 401 or EDUC 403) (1)
Teaching and Learning (EDUC 265, EDUC 339, EDUC 347A, or EDUC 404) (1)
Issues of Race and Ethnicity (EDUC 402 or EDUC 427) (1)
*Courses must be taken within the first three (3) semesters of the program.
Core Courses
(9 semester course credits)
The required core courses are central to the degree and cannot be substituted from outside programs.
MGMT 226 Management Information Systems (1)
MGMT 230 Marketing Management (1)
MGMT 232 Operations Management (1)
MGMT 263 Quantitative Methods for Business (1)*
MGMT 290 Strategy Management (1) or
PPOL 220 Organization Efficacy (1)
EDUC 407 Perspectives on Human Resource Management (1)
EDUC 421A Inquiry into Leadership: Practice into Theory (1)
EDUC 421B Inquiry into Leadership: Practice into Theory (1)
EDUC 426 Ethical and Moral Dimensions in Educational Leadership (1)
*Courses must be taken within the first three (3) semesters of the program.
Approved Electives
(4 semester course credits)
Students must take a total of four semester credits in electives at Mills with two credits from MBA offerings and two credits from educational leadership. Electives must be selected from the approved electives below:
MBA Electives
ECON 141 Economics of Education (1)
MGMT 201 Macroeconomic Theory (1)
MGMT 202 Administrative Behavior (1)
MGMT 223 Advertising and Public Relations (1)
MGMT 224 Communications for Business (1)
MGMT 227 Negotiations (1)
MGMT 228 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (1)
MGMT 231 Marketing Strategy (1)
MGMT 270 Nonprofit Management (1)
MGMT 271 Strategic Philanthropy and Social Enterprise (1)
MGMT 274 Innovation in Business (1)
MGMT 275 Entrepreneurship (1)
Educational Leadership Electives
EDUC 203 Public Policy: Children, Youth, and Families (1)
EDUC 220 Urban Education (1)
EDUC 229 Schools, Sexuality, and Gender (1)
EDUC 261 Interpersonal Communication (1)
EDUC 276A Leadership in Early Childhood Seminar (1)
EDUC 290 Advanced Seminar in Child Development (1)
EDUC 401 School Leadership (1)
EDUC 403 Administrative Leadership: Theory, Concepts, Practices (1)
EDUC 406 Fiscal and Business Services (.5)
EDUC 412 School Law and Public Policy (.5)
EDUC 427 Issues of Race and Ethnicity in Education (1)
Practicum
(1 semester course credit)
A practicum is required for students who do not have at least two years of professional or managerial experience in educational administration or consulting. The practicum can be supervised by a faculty member in either the MBA or Educational Leadership Program.
MGMT 288 Management Practicum (1)
EDUC 409A or B Field experience (1)
Master of Arts in Education (MA)
with an Emphasis in Leadership in Early Childhood
(10 semester course credits)
The Leadership in Early Childhood Program is a two-year Masters degree program with a doctoral option. Developed for working professionals with at least five years of experience in early childhood or a related field, the program offers courses in the evenings and, occasionally, on weekends. Students take classes in leadership theories and development; the application of child development theory to current issues in early childhood practice and policy; family, school and community relationships; public policy; organizational change; administrative and fiscal practices; and ethics and moral issues in education. Students engage in year-long field placements to expand their professional network and to deepen their knowledge of the complex issues challenging the profession. Students also strengthen their leadership skills through ongoing interactions with professional mentors, all established leaders in the early care and education field.
Degree Requirements:
Year One
EDUC 203 Public Policy: Children, Youth, and Family Issues (1)
EDUC 246 Working with Families and the Community (.5)
EDUC 263 Administrative practicum in Early Childhood Programs (1)
EDUC 265 Child Development for Early Childhood Leaders (1)
EDUC 276 Leadership in Early Childhood Seminar (1)
Year Two
EDUC 290 Advanced Seminar in Child Development (1)
EDUC 426 Ethical and Moral Considerations in Educational Leadership (1)
Plus 3.5 elective credits selected in consultation with the student's advisor
Master of Arts in Education (MA)
with an Emphasis in Independent School Leadership
(10 semester course credits)
The Master's degree in Education Leadership, with a concentration in Private/Independent School Leadership is designed to enhance students' knowledge, skills, values, and practical experience so they can achieve their potential as leaders in independent school settings. The core curriculum of this program builds on the current school leadership program and is complemented with electives focused on independent school leadership. Within the context of their coursework, students will experience integrative projects and related fieldwork. The special features of the program include course work and guided fieldwork experiences specifically geared to meet the needs of independent school educators as well as connections to an extensive network of cooperating schools.
Degree Requirements:
EDUC 401 School Leadership (1)
EDUC 404 Instructional Leadership (1)
EDUC 407 Perspectives on Human Resource Management (1)
EDUC 409A Field Experience (1)
EDUC 409B Field Experience (1)
EDUC 411A Independent School Leadership I (1)
EDUC 411B Independent School Leadership II(1)
Select one of the following:
EDUC 403 Administrative Leadership: Theory, Concepts-and Practice (1)
EDUC 406 Fiscal and Business Services (.5)
EDUC 412 School Law and Public Policy (.5)
EDUC 426 Ethical and Moral Considerations in Educational Leadership (1)
EDUC 427 Issues of Race and Ethnicity in Education (1)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Designed for accomplished practitioners, the doctoral program prepares individuals for professional leadership positions within the educational system and related organizations. Students may complete the doctoral degree alone or in conjunction with the administrative services credential, Tier I or Tier II. The EdD program is designed for working professionals and courses take place in the evening.
Degree Requirements:
Completion of the EdD requires a total of 20 Mills credits. Students who are admitted to the program may petition for transfer of some relevant prior graduate-level work. Upon admission to the program, each student develops a sequence of study in consultation with the academic advisor. This sequence will include core courses related to the theory and practice of leadership, a required set of courses in research methods, an area of specialization, and completion of the doctoral dissertation. The program generally requires two to three years of course work followed by the doctoral dissertation.
In students' first and possibly second year of course work, they work with their advisors to shape a course sequence that meets their educational and professional goals. These courses can consist of the Administrative Services Credential, the MA in Educational Leadership, the Leadership Program in Early Childhood MA, or any set of courses from those listed below. With the approval of the advisor, appropriate courses from other departments may also be included in the doctoral program.
EDUC 227/427 Issues of Race and Ethnicity in Education (1)
EDUC 229 Schools, Sexuality, and Gender (1)
EDUC 230 History of Education in the United States (1)
EDUC 419 Educational Technology and Information Systems (.5)
EDUC 420 Education Research Colloquium (.5)
EDUC 421A Inquiry into Leadership: Practice into Theory I (1)
EDUC 421B Inquiry into Leadership: Practice into Theory II (1)
EDUC 424 Educational Program Evaluation (1)
EDUC 426 Ethical and Moral Considerations in Educational Leadership (1)
EDUC 428 Organizational Development and School Improvement (1)
EDUC 432 Curricular Leadership (1)
Upon completion of at least 10 credits (including transfer credits), students enter the "doctoral core" phase of the EdD program. This consists of a year-long sequence of required courses outlined below:
EDUC 413 Qualitative Methods (1)
EDUC 414 Quantitative Methods (1)
EDUC 425 Introduction to Research Design (1)
EDUC 434 Research Methods: Proposal Design and Development I (1)
EDUC 497 Directed Reading for Dissertation (1)
EDUC 450 Dissertation Research (.5–1; may be repeated for credit)
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