Educational Leadership
Experience the Santa Clara Difference
Our vision imagines a region and world in which everyone has access to an inspiring education and the psychological tools and support to propel them toward flourishing lives of meaning, purpose and connection. Our education is characterized by Strong Values, Social Justice, Transformative, Diverse Community.
Our programs
Our distinctive Educational Leadership programs at Santa Clara University, a premier private Jesuit university, is designed to prepare top-notch leaders with the capacity to transform their organizations to promote social justice and educational equity. We offer three Educational Leadership programs:
- Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Leadership
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
- Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC)
Our Educational Leadership program feature high quality and innovative instruction in small class settings taught by renowned faculty that specialize in bridging theory, research, and practice to teach the whole person. Our outstanding graduates hold leadership positions as K-12 principals, assistant principals, education program directors, university administrators, teacher leaders, and intervention specialists.
Programs
MA in Educational Leadership
One or two year MA program for individuals working in schools and other educational organizations.
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Only or PASC + MA
One or two year program for individuals who want to advance their career to become school or school district leaders and administrators.
Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC)
Two year program for PASC holders to clear their administrative credential.
Affording SCU
We have multiple scholarship opportunities See Financial Aid page to learn more.