Program Overview

MA Leadership Development

The MA Leadership Development program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective leaders in their chosen fields.

Learning Outcomes

The program has the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate leadership for democratic processes and systems change.
• Develop leadership practices for equity, community, and justice.
• Apply organizational and leadership theories to practice.
• Develop a leadership vision that is committed to inter and intrapersonal growth.
• Operationalize research-based practices in leadership and systems change.

Course Requirements

Course requirements for the degree can be found in the University Catalog.

Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report

The faculty of the program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by the program are outlined in the Learning Outcomes Assessment Process document.

Program Review

Program review is a periodic evaluation of the program's educational effectiveness, which takes place every 5 to 7 years. The review involves a self-study report prepared by program faculty members, which is then reviewed by external expert reviewers, faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Provost. The results of the program review guide institutional planning, budgeting, and decision-making.

Program Details

• Program Learning Outcomes
• Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plans
• Plan Detail

Campuses

The program is offered on two campuses:

• Orange Campus: One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
• Rinker Health Science Campus: 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618