Department of Educational Leadership
Develop as an Educational Leader with the Vision to Create Change
With an exemplary reputation for the advancement of educators, the Department of Educational Leadership offers a doctoral program suited to the career goals of both private and public school leaders throughout Southern California.
The department’s leadership program develops graduates of great character who possess
the critical-thinking skills that distinguish effective leaders. The three-year EdD in Educational Leadership designed for experienced educators to deepen their professional service. Doctoral
students develop the advanced leadership, research, and analytical skills needed to
produce results and shape effective learning environments from a practitioner-scholar
perspective.
With a commitment to spiritual development, diversity, and community, the department
strives to create a cohesive environment where learners engage in analytic inquiry
and research.
Student Wellness Initiatives in Schools: A San Bernardino Educational Leader Upholds Students’ Promise and Potential
Bullying remains a pervasive problem in schools, impacting an estimated one in five students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Physical, social, and emotional harm can result from bullying, raising students’ risk of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and even death.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report those who bully others also face a greater risk of substance use and experiencing violence later as teens and adults.
Meet Your Faculty and Staff Mentors
APU students experience a unique blend of academic rigor, experiential learning, and personal support from Faculty that sets them apart. The inherent confidence that springs from such an education results in relevant and meaningful opportunities.
