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Lead with purpose. Choose the pathway that fits your goals.

Grow your capacity to lead for justice and deeper learning through a career-embedded program that bridges theory and practice at High Tech High Graduate School of Education. Pursue a master’s degree, a California administrative credential, or both.

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Find Your Educational Leadership Pathway

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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Deepen your leadership practice and apply what you learn in your own educational setting. Choose a 10- or 20-month online pathway and complete a master’s degree grounded in equity and deeper learning.

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A black and white graphic with four quadrants. The letters E, D, L, and a small white circle are arranged in three of the squares, surrounding the circle at the center—symbolizing focus and balance often emphasized in School Leadership Training.

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Prepare to lead TK-12 schools in California with an equity-driven approach grounded in deeper learning, thoughtful inquiry, and meaningful change. Prepare for California school leadership through online coursework, supervised fieldwork, and support for all three CalAPA cycles.

A person in a graduation gown and light blue stole smiles while holding a document, symbolizing their achievement in an early childhood education degree. The background features green and white squares, highlighting the bright future that comes with earning such a credential.
A black and white graphic with four quadrants. The letters E, D, L, and a small white circle are arranged in three of the squares, surrounding the circle at the center—symbolizing focus and balance often emphasized in School Leadership Training.

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership + PASC

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership + PASC

Earn both the administrative credential and the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership in one. Focus on credential requirements, fieldwork, and CalAPA support in year one, then complete master’s coursework and an inquiry project in year two.

Regional Accreditation

The High Tech High Graduate School of Education is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1001 Marina Village Parkway Suite 402, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001. WSCUC is an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

State Approval

High Tech High Graduate School of Education is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to offer programs leading to the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, and Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in specific core areas. These state-approved educator preparation programs prepare candidates to meet the requirements for recommendation for California credentials authorizing service in California public schools, including charter schools, subject to applicable state requirements. The Commission’s offices are located at 651 Bannon Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.

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