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SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIPAND EDUCATION SCIENCES

Leadership Studies

H A N D B O O K F O R M a s t e r o f A r t s in Leadership Studies

2009-2010

Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, West Terrace Entrance & Fountain

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Dear Student, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Masters Program in Leadership Studies. The faculty and administration are here to help you, to challenge you, to engage you in the study of leadership. The information in this Handbook is supplementary to the important requirements in the Graduate Bulletin, which can be found on line at http://www.sandiego.edu/GraduateRecords/. The Graduate Bulletin is a must read because it provides you with information that is essential as you progress through your master’s program. This Handbook has additional information, and a few specific School of Leadership and Education Sciences policies and procedures that were developed after the Graduate Bulletin was printed. All additional policies and procedures described in this Handbook are applicable to all students who enter the program in the 2009-2010 academic year. I encourage you to communicate regularly with your program advisor. It doesn’t always have to be in person. Email has made it much easier for all of us to communicate. And always feel free to contact us by telephone. The core courses in this program enable you to study leadership and organizational life from a variety of perspectives. In addition, the opportunity to study and work with colleagues from a variety of professional fields will help you develop new relationships and enhance networking opportunities. I hope that your experiences in this unique masters program are as positive and rewarding as our current students and graduates tell us their experiences are and have been. This is your opportunity to study and learn about yourself, the groups you interact with and the organizations you lead. On behalf of the faculty and myself, welcome to the Leadership Program. We wish you success. Cheryl Getz Chair, Department of Leadership Studies

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Importance Notice.........................................................................................................3 FAQs ................................................................................................................................4 Important Phone Numbers, Email, and Websites...................................................5 Part I: Leadership M.A. Program Components .......................................................6

Overview ...........................................................................................................8 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................9 Area of Specialization....................................................................................10 Leadership Studies specialization in K-12 School Leadership ..............10 International Experience ..............................................................................13 Exit Requirement Descriptions...................................................................15

Part II: General Policies and Procedures 2007-2008.............................................16

Academic Advisors........................................................................................17 Change of Advisors .......................................................................................17 Listserv.............................................................................................................17 Program Planning ..........................................................................................17 Student Forms ................................................................................................17 Registration Procedures................................................................................18 Change of Name or Address .......................................................................19 Credit and Grading System..........................................................................19 Substitution/Waiver of Requirements.......................................................19 Graduate Academic Calendar......................................................................19

Appendices

Portfolio Pointers...........................................................................................20 Thesis Description.........................................................................................21 Program Planning Forms .............................................................................22 General Program Forms...............................................................................23

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This handbook serves as a supplement to the University of San Diego 2009-2011 Graduate Bulletin. Policies and procedures outlined in the Graduate Bulletin and in this handbook are applicable to all students who enter the program in the 2009-2010 academic year. The policies in this handbook are subject to change. Students will be informed of revision via the Leadership Studies Masters Program Listserv via your USD email address. Forms discussed in this handbook are available in the Leadership Studies office, in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences or on line via our website or the MySanDiego portal. Completed forms should be returned to the Leadership Studies office. On occasion, forms may be updated. Questions about procedures, forms, or other administrative matters should be addressed to the Leadership Studies office: 619-260-8839.

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Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the main campus telephone number for USD? (619) 260-4600. All USD phone numbers begin with 260. 2. How do I contact the Department Assistant? Email Carmen Valencia at [email protected] or by calling (619) 260-8839. 3. How do I find out what classes are being offered each semester? Go to http://my.sandiego.edu and, (1) Select the One Stop Services tab, (2) Click on the “Course Schedule” link, (3) Select the Term and hit “Submit”, (4) Search for classes (hint: to find all the courses our department offers in that term, use EDLD as the “Subject Code”) 4. How do I get in touch with the faculty? Each faculty member’s e-mail address is located on the both the USD website (find people) and the SOLES website (faculty directory). 5. What is the policy on dropping or adding a class? Please refer to the graduate bulletin and SOLES Graduate Student Policies, which can be found on our website at www.sandiego.edu/soles/students/policies.php, on this policy and other important procedures. 6. How do I find where my classroom is located? This information is listed on the Class Schedule. See Question #3 above. 7. Do I need a USD email account? Yes, all students should obtain a USD email account upon initial registration. This account will also allow you access to view your grades, class schedules and pay your student bill on line through MySanDiego.edu. It is very important to check your USD email account frequently because it is often the only way you will receive important program and university information and updates. 8. How do I get questions answered about Financial Aid? If you are receiving Financial Aid directly from SOLES (i.e.: SOLES Loan or SOLES scholarship) contact the Dean’s office at (619) 260-7475. Questions about federal or other Financial Aid should be directed to the One Stop Student Center at (619) 260-2700 or via their website: http://www.sandiego.edu/financial_aid/ 9. How do I get billing questions answered? All Master’s students can obtain student account information by logging into their my.sandiego.edu account. Questions about your student account should be directed to the One Stop Student Center. The One Stop is located on the bottom level of the Hahn University Center, room 126 (formerly the Torero Grille). Thirty minute parking is available adjacent to the center. 10. Where can I buy food on campus? Food is sold in the following locations: Bert’s Bistro in Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, La Paloma, which is right outside of IPJ, and Aroma’s Coffee shop which is located on the west side at Maher Hall. Pavilion Dining in the Student Life Pavilion. There is also a fresh food market, Tu Mercado, in the Student Life Pavilion. For more information via the Dining Services website: http://www.sandiego.edu/dining/

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Important Phone Numbers, Emails and Websites

For appointments, students need to call their advisors directly. For an appointment with the Leadership Studies Department Chair students may contact the departmental Executive Assistant by emailing [email protected] or at 619-260-4637. Leadership Studies Faculty and Administration Paula Cordeiro, Ed.D., Dean 260-4540 [email protected] Cheryl Getz, Ed.D., Department Chair 260-4289 [email protected] Robert Donmoyer, Ph.D. 260-7445 [email protected] Fred Galloway, Ed.D. 260-7435 [email protected] Steve Gelb, Ph.D. 260-4839 [email protected] Annie Guanciale, Executive Assistant 260-4637 [email protected] David Herrera, Ed.D. TBA [email protected] Lea Hubbard, Ph.D. 260-7818 [email protected] Frank Kemerer, Ph.D. 260-7789 [email protected] Pat Libby, M.S. , Program Dir, Nonprofit 260-7782 [email protected] Melinda Martin, ELDA Director 260-7789 [email protected] Linda Martinez, Ed.D. 260-4213 TBA Carmen McBride, Executive Assistant 260-8839 [email protected] Mary McDonald, Ph.D. 260-2747 [email protected] Sr. Terri Monroe, Ed.D. 260-4291 [email protected] Athena Perrakis, Ph.D. 260-8896 [email protected] George Reed, Ph.D. 260-7444 [email protected] Laura Stein, M.A., Assistant Dir., Nonprofit 260-7442 [email protected] Beth Yemma, M.Ed., Assistant Director 260-7790 [email protected] School of Leadership and Education Sciences Receptionist 260-4538 Dean’s Office 260-4540 USD Frequently Visited Departments Bookstore 260-4551 http://www.usdbookstore.com/ Campus Information/Operator 260-4600 Copley Library (Jade Winn 260-6885 http://marian.sandiego.edu/ Research Librarian for Education) Credentials (Tedi Kostka) 260-4821 [email protected] One Stop Student Center 260-2700 [email protected] or (Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Accounts) http://www.sandiego.edu/onestop Writing Center 260-4581 http://www.sandiego.edu/writingcenter Department Website: http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/programs/leadership_studies

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PART I

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

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MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES (36 units) This degree is designed to help you prepare for leadership positions in a variety of organizational settings including, but is not limited to, higher education, consulting firms, human resource departments, non-profit agencies, health care organizations, community development groups, social services and governmental agencies, the military and religious organizations. A minimum of 36 semester hours is required to complete this program.

MASTERS PROGRAM COMPONENTS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION*

*Note: Specific Courses are chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor.

LEADERSHIP CORE 12 UNITS

RESEARCH 3 UNITS

EXIT REQUIREMENT

INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM ELECTIVES

18 units

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP/ CONSULTING

18 Units

K-12 PUBLIC/PRIVATE

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

18 Units

INTERNSHIP / PRACTICUM 3 UNITS

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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PROGRAM COMPONENTS

1. Leadership Component (12 units)

EDLD 550: Leadership Theory and Practice (3 units) EDLD 551: Human Relations for Leaders (3 units) EDLD 555: Leadership and Ethics (3 units) EDLD 559: Leadership and Organizational Change (3 units)

2. Research Component (3 units)

EDLD 549: Research Design and Methodology for Leaders (3 units)

3. Internship (3 units)

EDLD 590: Leadership Internship M.A. (3 units) 4. Area o f Spec ia l izat ion / Degree Area (18 units)

A student’s area of specialization courses will be chosen in consultation with advisor based on student’s professional goals and interests. Note: The specialization in K-12 Public/Private School Leadership is available for

those enrolled in either of ELDA’s Administrative Services Credential Programs. Refer to pages 10 -12 for program requirements.

4. Internat ional Experience Additional details are available on pages 13-14 in this handbook.

5. Exit Requirement All masters degree recipients will need to complete an exit requirement as specified by their program or area of specialization. Typical exit requirements consist of an action research project or thesis, and in some cases, a portfolio. Some programs/specializations allow students to choose an option, others have specified requirements. Please consult your advisor for details.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS The core and research requirements for the M.A. programs in Leadership Studies consist of five leadership courses which enable you to study leadership from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including perspectives from sociology, political science, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and psychology. Additionally, some of these courses examine leadership from an international perspective. The core courses help you make a commitment to leadership in your personal and professional lives. They offer strategies that promote ethical practice and concern for equity and justice. An important resource in the core courses are students like you. Our students work in various organizational settings. Consequently, classroom discussions reflect a variety of perspectives. Graduates of the program repeatedly comment on the advantages of obtaining a wide view of leadership and organizational life. Sometimes, the best way to know an organization is to look at it from a vantage point outside the organization. Such a view can make the “familiar strange” and challenge taken-for-granted and even sacrosanct notions. 1. Leadership Component (12 units)

EDLD 550: Leadership Theory and Practice (3 units) This course provides an essential and theoretical understanding of leadership and authority and is designed as well to generate personal insights into one’s own patterns of response to social forces and skills for leadership. The course has a strong experiential component that continually provides participants with opportunity to test and integrate their learning with experience. EDLD 551:Human Relations for Leaders (3 units) The overall purpose of this course is twofold: 1) to acquaint students with the dynamics of organizational change and the challenges they present for those who hold positions of formal authority and 2) to help students develop the personal skills and discipline necessary to exercise leadership effectively. The course draws on leadership studies, complexity and systems theory as well as insights from the social sciences to develop a theoretical and practical framework for diagnosing and intervening in groups and organizations. The design provides a kind of "laboratory" setting that duplicates to some extent the dynamics that occur regularly in organizations so that participants can test and integrate their learning with actual experiences from the groups and organizations to which they belong. EDLD 555: Leadership and Ethics (3 units) Designed to promote an understanding of the philosophical, religious, and civic traditions of leadership as the ethical construct of democratic practice in organizations, institutions and societies. Students gain greater awareness of the

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contradictions that influence contemporary organizations, especially in U.S. society. Also addresses non-Western views of morality. EDLD 559: Leadership and Organizational Change (3 units) A study of how leadership and change in contemporary organizations are connected conceptually and in practice. Students will study models of organizational change, connect them to models of leadership and management, and learn collaborative skills and behaviors that will help them to be change agents in their organizations and professions. Emphasizes the overarching theme of changing institutions and our society to help them be more humane and responsive to solving the difficult problems that we face.


EDLD 549: Research Design and Methodology for Leaders (3 units) This course is an introduction to research design and methodology for students in leadership studies, which will enable beginning and experienced leaders and managers to design and complete their own research projects while developing the intellectual tools needed to critique research in the leadership discipline or within an area of specialization.

3. Internship (3 units) EDLD 590: Leadership Internship M.A. (3 units)

Field placement for M.A. in Leadership Studies students in a new organizational role not previously mastered, under the guidance of an effective educational leader and supervised by a USD faculty member. Visit the Leadership Studies Program website for more information about how to find/select an internship site.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION This specialization enables candidates to select 18 units of course work to meet their specific needs and interests. Courses may be selected from the Leadership Studies course offerings, other SOLES programs/departments, or other USD graduate programs (i.e.: School of Business, School of Law, School of Peace Studies, etc). All course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor. Enrollment to courses in the Leadership Studies Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program, the Educational Leadership Development Academy and those from outside of the Leadership Studies program are subject to the approval of those program directors and/or course instructors. Leadership Studies with specialization in K-12 Public/Private School Leadership Students enrolled in the Educational Leadership Development Academy (ELDA) Administrative Credential Programs are eligible to use credential coursework towards the

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requirements for the Masters of Arts Degree in Leadership Studies as follows. Please note: students wishing to earn an MA with a specialization in K-12 school leadership but are not enrolled for an administrative credential at USD should follow the Individualized option but may select coursework from below, with approval of the course instructor. Preliminary Services Credential - Aspiring Leaders Program

1. Aspir ing Leaders Required Courses (24 units) EDLD 551 – Human Relations for Leaders (3) EDLD 552 – School Law for Aspiring Leaders (3) EDLD 553 – Instructional Leadership and Supervision I (2) EDLD 554 – Instructional Leadership and Supervision II (2) EDLD 558 – School Leadership and the Politics of Education (3) EDUC 560 – Technology for School Leaders (1) EDLD 583 – Special Topics I (1) EDLD 584 – Special Topics II (1) EDLD 588 – Diversity and the Preparation of School Leaders (2) EDLD 597P – Practicum in School Administration I (3) EDLD 598P – Practicum in School Administration II (3) (field-based experience)

The above sequence of courses leads to a Tier I credential while at the same time fulfills 3 units of the MA core (EDLD 551) and the MA Internship Requirement (EDLD 597P=EDLD 590) as well as the complete Area of Spec ia l izat ion for the M.A. degree in Leadership Studies.

2. MA Core Courses (12 units)

EDLD 550 – Leadership (3) EDLD 555 – Leadership and Ethics (3) EDLD 559 – Leadership and Organizational Change (3)


EDLD 549: Research Design and Methodology for Leaders (3 units) (Or a research course decided in consultation with the student’s advisor)

4. Exit Requirements

Oral defense of the Educational Platform and Culminating Portfolio

The above exit requirements are necessary for exit from the Tier I credential program while also fulfilling the exit requirement for the M.A. program. Additional details about the requirements are available from ELDA.

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Professional Administrative Services Credential - New Leaders

1. New Leaders Required Courses (12 units) EDLD 560 – School Law for Practicing Administrators (3) EDUC 561 – Structured Mentoring I (1) EDUC 562 – Structured Mentoring II (1) EDUC 563 – Structured Mentoring III (1) EDLD 564 – Supporting Teachers for Instructional Improvement (2) EDUC 565 – Mentor and Support/Adult Learning I (2) EDUC 566 – Mentor and Support/Adult Learning II (2)

The above sequence of courses leads to a Tier II credential while at the same time may be counted towards the Area of Spec ia l izat ion for the M.A. degree in Leadership Studies.

2. MA Core Courses (9-12 units)*

EDLD 550 – Leadership (3) EDLD 551 – Human Relations for Leaders (3)* EDLD 555 – Leadership and Ethics (3) EDLD 559 – Leadership and Organizational Change (3)


EDLD 549: Research Design and Methodology for Leaders (3 units) (Or a research course decided in consultation with the student’s advisor) 4. MA Spec ia l izat ion Elec t ives (9-12 units)*

Elective course selections will be based on students' professional goals and interests and will be chosen in consultation with an advisor.

5. Exit Requirements

Culminating Video - Candidates must produce and present to a panel of university faculty and district practitioners baseline and culminating videos that illustrate their leadership skills and demonstrate growth.

The above exit requirement is necessary for exit from the Tier II credential program while also fulfilling the exit requirement for the M.A. program. Full details about the requirement are available from ELDA.

*Students who have not previously taken EDLD 551 – Human Relations for Leaders as part of their Tier I credential at USD must take this course to earn the Masters degree. If this course has been taken previously, students may opt to transfer the course into their MA program or take an additional 3 units of electives to meet the 36 unit requirement for the M.A. degree. Transfer of courses are subject to guidelines as outlined in the USD Graduate Bulletin.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE All students enrolled in the Department of Leadership Studies are expected to participate in an International experience as part of their studies. This requirement can be met through either credit or non-credit bearing experiences. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: An international experience is defined as an opportunity for students to interact with a culture other than their own in a manner that fosters their personal and professional growth, promotes cultural understanding, and prepares them for working more effectively with diverse communities. Through this experience it is hoped that students will:

• develop a deeper understanding of another culture • appreciate its differences and similarities • consider its gifts and challenges, and • understand the educational and practical implications of cultural diversity and

globalization issues. PARTICIPATION CRITERIA: All students enrolled in the DLS are expected to participate in a multi-cultural experience as part of their studies. In rare circumstances, where students are able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how their experience with other cultures influences the way they lead and manage, they may petition their advisor for an exemption to the requirement. OPTIONS FOR FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENT: Students, in consultation with their advisor, can determine the best way to fulfill the internationalization requirement. Options may include but not be limited to the following: 1. Students may carry out one of their applied projects with an international nonprofit as long as the project includes a multi-cultural experience. By a multi-cultural experience we mean working closely with people from another culture to incorporate their values into the product you are helping to create for that organization. The organization and the project must be approved in advance by the faculty member who is teaching that course. 2. Students may take an approved international course that we offer at USD either for credit or not for credit. The course must be centered on or contain a component that reflects the stated goals of the international experience.

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3. Students may take a course at USD that has an international component embedded within it – i.e., specific curricula, reading and assignment – as long as that component reflects the stated goals of the international experience. 4. Students may participate in an international internship including being placed in Mexican schools, universities and community organizations. 5. Students may choose to engage in a sustained period of systematic language study. 6. Students may participate in one of the international speaker events held through the school of Peace Studies or one of the visiting lecturers and faculty at SOLES from abroad. Students would write a comparative essay or a reflective essay on how these issues are handled abroad and how they might relate to safe schools policies and implementation at home, for example. 7. Occasionally with permission from the advisor, students may take, for either credit or not for credit, an international course that we approve from another university. (Courses taken for credit to fulfill USD degree requirements must also have the approval from the program director/department chair and associate dean.) ASSESSMENT: All DLS degree candidates will be required to demonstrate the learning that results from their participation in international experiences. Possibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Written reflection (for example, a comparative or reflective essay on how specific issues are handled abroad and how they might relate to policies and their implementation in the US),

• electronic presentation, • oral presentation tied to degree-culminating portfolio or capstone project, • international experience paper submitted to a specially designated course, • participation in department- or school-wide symposia on international experiences, • one-to-one conference between student and faculty or class discussion.

IMPLEMENTATION: The student should complete Part I of the SOLES International Experience Requirement Application form, prior to engaging in the intended experience. Once student has completed this requirement, it is incumbent upon him/her to receive a sign-off from the faculty member offering the qualifying course or supervising the experience. Complete documentation of the experience must be submitted to your advisor within one month of the international experience and at least two weeks prior to program completion. If the qualifying course has been taken at an institution other than USD, and the student wishes to use the course credit to fulfill degree requirements, the student is responsible (in advance)

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for ensuring the grade and credit for that course is transferable, and then they must make sure to follow the USD Transfer of Credit guidelines.

EXIT REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTIONS

1. Port fo l io Option Students who select the portfolio option will be required to submit a portfolio of artifacts related to your experiences in the program. You should work with a leadership faculty member when preparing your portfolio. It is best to attend to the portfolio requirement early in your program of studies. Each portfolio is evaluated by two professors in the Leadership Studies program. A description of the contents of the portfolio can be found in the “Portfolio Pointers”, included in the appendix of this Handbook. NOTE: Students in the ELDA Tier I credential program may have alternative portfolio guidelines. Contact your advisor for more information. 2. Act ion Research Projec t Students who select this option will work closely with their advisor to design a project to meet his/her professional and educational goals. Students should begin designing this project during the research course. 3. Thesis Option Students who plan to do doctoral work are encouraged to select this option. During the research and writing of the thesis, students should enroll in EDLD 595, Thesis Supervision, (3 units) which may be counted as credit towards the area of specialization requirement. Candidates must continue to register for 1 unit of EDLD 595 each semester until the thesis has been approved. Doing a Master’s thesis requires showing proficiency in research, independent thought and the ability to communicate in a clear and understandable way. A description of the contents of the thesis are briefly described on page 23, however, additional information and submission requirements may be available separately from this handbook. Please contact the Leadership Studies office to obtain the most up to date information regarding theses. If you intend to write a thesis you should confer with an advisor early in your program.

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PART II

GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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ACADEMIC ADVISORS: Upon admission, new students are assigned a major advisor from among the Department of Leadership Studies faculty. Assignments are made based upon a variety of criteria such as student requests, faculty load, and faculty interest in the student's area of study/research. Normally the major advisor serves as the student’s advisor throughout the student's program. Students, however, may change their advisors at any point in the program as their areas of interest develop or change. Such requests are normally honored without hesitation. Students must complete a Change of Advisor form, which includes the new advisor’s signature before the change becomes official. Although it is not required, students are encouraged to notify their previous advisor prior to processing and submission of the Change of Advisor form. The advisor helps the student plan a program which is both (1) responsive to the student’s needs and interests and (2) consistent with the policies described in this handbook. NOTE: Most faculty members are employed on nine-month contracts. Consequently, advisors may not be available for advisement during summer semesters. At the onset of your program – you may receive advising for initial course registration from the Assistant Director of Leadership Programming, Beth Yemma, who is employed year round. She may be reached at [email protected] or 619-260-7790. Continuing students should consult with their advisors about off-duty periods and plan programs accordingly. LISTSERV: Upon initial registration, students should obtain a USD email address and have this address added to the listserv by contacting the Leadership Studies office. This listserv is used to communicate with students about a variety of programmatic issues. Please notify the Leadership Studies office with any change in email address. Students are responsible for any information that is sent to them via the listserv. PROGRAM PLANNING: Throughout the masters program, students, in consultation with their advisors, should outline a course of study using the Program Planning form. This form will be kept in the student’s file in the Leadership Studies office in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. STUDENT FORMS: Forms discussed in this handbook are available either through the Leadership Studies office in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences building, room 271, in the back of this handbook, online in the MySanDiego portal, or at the Graduate Records’ or Registrar’s websites. Please note that it is the student's responsibility to obtain all of the required signatures on any form to be processed. However, our Executive Assistant (in MRH 271) is available to help in this matter. If you choose to rely on the Executive Assistant's help in this matter, please allow for a minimum turnaround of five to ten working days and plan the processing of your form accordingly. The Leadership Studies office does not assume responsibility for

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forms submitted late, incomplete, or any other way incongruent with the existing policies. The Leadership Studies Executive Assistant will be glad to assist you with any matters related to your doctoral studies here at the University of San Diego. However, we would like to remind you that there are specific issues that need to be handled directly by the respective campus offices. For Example, questions or concerns in relation to financial aid, tuition remission, tuition payment, and visa matters, can answered by expert personnel on campus, who are at the One Stop Student Center, located on the bottom level of the Hahn University Center, room 126 (formerly the Torero Grille). Thirty minute parking is available adjacent to the center. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: Students will register online via the Banner system (or walk-in register according to the guidelines specified for Independent Study, Internships, and other restricted courses). The Banner system is accessible through the MySanDiego portal (http://my.sandiego.edu). FAQs about this process can be found on the One Stop Services tab. Prior to registering, students should first consult with their academic advisor. Internship Registration:

1. Visit the Leadership Studies Internship Website (www.sandiego.edu/soles/leadstudies/internship) to review requirements.

2. Obtain a Leadership Studies Program Internship Application form from the Leadership Studies office or the website. Fill out the form and secure the signatures of the Internship Supervisor, the University Supervisor and the Director of Field Experiences signature. Make sure to adhere to the deadline for registering for an Internship as spelled out in the Graduate Bulletin.

3. To register for an Internship or Practicum during the Spring or Fall semester, students will need to walk-in register at the One Stop Services office with the Leadership Studies Program Internship Application form AFTER securing all of the required signatures and an ADD/DROP Form.

Independent Study Registration:

1. Obtain an Application for Independent Study or Research form and an ADD/DROP Form. Fill out these forms in consultation with the faculty member with whom they are doing the Independent Study, and secure his/her signature. Then, turn the form into the Leadership Studies office, where the form will be routed for the approval of the Program Director/Department Chair and the Associate Dean. After all signatures have been obtained, the student will need to pick up the form and follow step 2 below.

2. Students will need to walk-in register at the One Stop Services office with the Application for Independent Study or Research form and the ADD/DROP Form AFTER securing all of the required signatures.

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CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS: A student must complete a Change of Name and/or Change of Address form when necessary so that university personnel can stay in communication with him/her throughout his/her program. Since neither form includes a carbon copy to be forwarded to the Leadership Studies office, please notify the Executive Assistant of any such change as well. Failure to complete either form and to submit the updated information to the Registrar's office and the Executive Assistant will result in the student missing important deadlines and other extremely significant academic and administrative correspondence or announcements. CREDIT AND GRADING SYSTEM: A grade of less than “C-” is not acceptable for credit in a USD graduate program and the course in which the grade was earned will not count toward the degree. For more details about this and about Repetition of Courses, please refer to the Graduate Bulletin. SUBSTITUTION/WAIVER OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Leadership Studies core courses and research methods and evaluation courses must be taken in the Leadership Studies program at the University of San Diego. On rare occasions, students can substitute or waive a course requirement. Students must complete a Request for Substitution/Waiver of Graduation Requirements form and review it with their advisor. Students must provide a detailed rationale why the substitution/waiver is being made, indicating how the course objectives (of the course being substituted/waived) have been or will be met. Exemptions are rarely granted. The form should be submitted to the Leadership Studies office for review by the Department Chair. NOTE: Please refer to the Graduate Student Policies distributed by SOLES for further details regarding waivers. GRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR:

The academic calendar is available to view at: http://www.sandiego.edu/academiccalendar/

The academic calendar contains registration periods, fee payment and petition deadlines, start/end dates to the semesters, holidays and other pertinent calendar information. All graduate students are responsible to abide by the dates and deadlines set forth in the Academic Calendar. SOLES GRADUATE STUDENT POLICIES: • In addition to General Policies and Procedures in this handbook, students are required

to adhere to the SOLES Graduate Student Policies, which can be found on our website

at www.sandiego.edu/soles/students/policies.php

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Portfolio Description “PORTFOLIO POINTERS”

The portfolio is a culminating project that has a dual purpose 1. To present materials to the Leadership Faculty that demonstrates an understanding of the major concepts emphasized in the program, the ability to synthesize and critique the required courses, and the skills required for scholarly writing. 2. To prepare materials that will effectively demonstrate to a potential employer the knowledge and skills acquired in the Master’s program in Leadership Studies. Contents of the Portfolio The portfolio includes the following components: 1. A Resume 2. A Career Statement 3. A synthesis of what was learned in the Leadership core classes 4. A synthesis of what was learned in the elective classes 5. Supporting documents produced for courses 6. Additional material that demonstrates proficiency Producing the Portfolio The Program advisors assist students in preparing their portfolios for presentation. Students are urged to meet with their advisor to discuss materials for their portfolio during the first semester of their course work. Submission of Portfolio Students must submit one (1) copy of a completed portfolio to Department of Leadership Studies by the department deadline (several weeks before the last day of classes in the semester in which he/she intends to graduate). Please check with the department for specific due dates for the term in which you plan to graduate. Criteria for Assessing the Portfolio In assessing a portfolio, a faculty member will ask the following questions: 1. Does the portfolio demonstrate an ability to write clearly and organize and

present material in an effective way? 2. Does the material demonstrate that the student has acquired the kinds of

knowledge he or she will need to be a successful leader? 3. Does the portfolio demonstrate an ability to synthesize and apply knowledge

acquired in the program?

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THESIS DESCRIPTION

A thesis investigates a practical and/or theoretical problem or a policy issue in a thoughtful and systematic way. To successfully complete a thesis, students must demonstrate (1) proficiency in research, (2) independent thought, and (3) the ability to communicate in a clear and understandable way. Students writing a thesis should work closely with their advisors to define research questions and appropriate procedures for answering these questions. Thesis students must enroll for 3 units of EDUC 595, Thesis Supervision, as part of the area of specialization requirement. Students should purchase a copy of “Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of the Master’s Thesis” at the University Bookstore, for detailed information. The thesis should be from 125 to 150 pages in length. A consistent formatting style should be employed. The thesis will be assessed by two Leadership Studies faculty members who will employ the following questions to guide their assessment:

1) Does the thesis demonstrate an ability to write and think clearly? 2) Does the thesis demonstrate proficiency in research? 3) Does the thesis demonstrate that the student is capable of independent and

original thinking? Three bound copies of the thesis must be submitted to the student’s advisor, dean’s office and Graduate Records office no later than two weeks before the end of the semester in which the student intends to complete his/her degree requirements. To graduate in the May commencement ceremony, students must successfully complete the thesis requirement by the timelines published on the Graduate Bulletin and by the Graduate Records office: http://www.sandiego.edu/graduaterecords/dissertationstheses.php

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PROGRAM PLANNING FORM

Master of Arts (M.A.) Leadership Studies Program Planning Form

Name __________________________________________________________________ ID # ______________________ Advisor _____________________________________ Email ____ _________________________________________ Phone: (H/C)______________________________(W)____________________________ Required Courses (12 units)

Number Course Title Instructor Semester Units Grade EDLD 550 Leadership 3 EDLD 551 Human Relations for Leaders 3 EDLD 555 Leadership and Ethics 3 EDLD 559 Organizational Theory and Change 3 Research (3 units) Number Course Title Instructor Semester Units Grade EDLD 549 Research for Leaders 3 Internship (3 units) Number Site Instructor Semester Units Grade EDLD 590 3 Specialization Electives (18 units) Specialization Area(s): _____________________________ Number Course Title Instructor Semester Units Grade

Exit Requirement Selection: ___Portfolio ___Thesis ___Action Research Project ___ELDA

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ALL FORMS ARE FOUND ON THE MySanDiego PORTAL: 1. Go to the website http://my.sandiego.edu 2. Log in to your account 3. On the top right hand corner click on GROUPS 4. Choose the group LEADERSHIP STUDIES 5. Under GROUP TOOLS, click on the link FILES 6. Click on the link MASTERS FORMS I f you are not able to f ind the form you are looking for please contact the Leadership Studies Execut ive Assis tant at 619-260-8839.

GENERAL FORMS links found via the Fi les se c t ion or More Forms.doc in the portal group

Form Title

• Add / Drop

• Change of Name

• Change of Address

• Change of Advisor

• Request for Transcript

• Independent Study

• Transfer of Credit

• Petition for Graduation

• Substitution / Waiver of Graduate Requirement

• Withdrawal / Leave of Absence

• SOLES Student Assistance Plan

Originating Office

Registrar

Registrar

Registrar

Leadership Studies

Registrar

Graduate Records

Graduate Records

Graduate Records

Graduate Records

Graduate Records

SOLES Dean’s office

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