Department of Educational Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership, an academic unit within the College of Education, prepares candidates in PK-12 schools who aspire to be equity-driven school leaders, responsible for empowering engaged, inspired, and successful learners. Learn more about our mission.

The Department offers several master's and doctoral degrees in PK-12 educational leadership as well as an internationally inclusive leadership program. In addition, the department offers options to obtain an Administrative Services Credential.

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Department Chair: Doug Fisher

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Fall 2026 Admissions

SDSU will begin accepting applications for fall 2026 on October 1, 2025. Deadlines differ by program. Please see individual academic program information for details.