M.A. in Lasallian Leadership
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Program Overview
This 32-credit Master degree includes 18 credits of Lasallian formation and 14 credits of educational administration. The Lasallian formation part of this program is based on an online curriculum, developed by the Lasallian Education Services (LES) in Melbourne, Australia, and consists of four courses with eight modules in each course. The courses involve the study of Lasallian history, pedagogy, spirituality, and school leadership. The remaining 14 credits provide the knowledge and skills required to lead a variety of Lasallian ministries, especially schools. The program is delivered in a blended format involving a residential weekend each semester with a variety of technology-facilitated learning activities for the remaining learning.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to do the following:
- Create and maintain a productive learning environment for all students and staff
- Communicate effectively in a variety of modes
- Demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and ethical practice
- Integrate Lasallian foundations in all aspects of leadership
- Create approaches that address critical issues in the future development of their ministries
- Engage in life long study for personal and professional development
Degree Requirements
Required Lasallian Foundations Courses: 18 cr.
LLS500A
LLS510A
LLS520
LLS530
Historical Understanding of Lasallian Pedagogy
Contemporary Understanding of Lasallian Pedagogy
Lasallian Spirituality
Lasallian Leadership
4 credits
5 credits
5 credits
4 credits
Required Leadership Courses: 14 cr.
LLS600
LLS610
LLS620
LLS630
LLS640
LLS690
Leadership Communication
Nonprofit Finance and Funding
or
Curriculum and Assessment
Supervisory Principles
Strategies for Ministry Planning
Capstone Project
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
Total:
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LLS500 A Historical Understanding of Lasallian Pedagogy (4 credits)This course presents the historical understandings of Lasallian pedagogy, which have formed the basis of modern education in most countries in the western world. Students draw on the writings of De La Salle (patron saint of teachers), in particular The Conduct of Schools, and identify a range of underpinning pedagogies of the Lasallian tradition.
LLS510 A Contemporary Understanding of Lasallian Pedagogy (5 credits)In this course, the implications for the leadership and management of the Catholic School in a pluralist society are explored. The relevance and application of Lasallian pedagogies in the contemporary Lasallian school are critically examined, particularly in the context of religious education and the application of teaching and learning strategies.
LLS530 Lasallian Leadership (4 credits)This course presents a range of skills, attitudes and behaviors directed toward personal, group and organizational levels that contribute to, or detract from, socially responsible and professional leadership. Strategies for developing high levels of personal and institutional integrity and authenticity are presented.
LLS520 Lasallian Spirituality (5 credits)This course explores the “spirituality of the teacher” through examining a number of De La Salle’s texts, and the Scriptures on which they are based. Particular emphasis is given to studying the text, Meditations for the Time of Retreat. Contemporary views of spirituality are examined, with particular emphasis on Catholic education, and the ways in which an authentic Lasallian Catholic culture can be developed in today’s pluralistic school or workplace.
LLS600 Leadership Communication (3 credits)This course focuses on the skills and methods required by leaders to facilitate communication with various constituencies. Included are academic writing skills, public speaking, presentation skills and utilizing technology to facilitate communication.
LLS610 Non-Profit Finance & Funding (3 credits)This course presents the components of non-profit finance and investigates various forms of ministry funding. Fund raising strategies, alternative sources of funding, and budget development are discussed.
You may choose between LLS610 and LLS620. Both courses are not required.
LLS620 Curriculum & Assessment (3 credits)Curriculum design models and assessment principles appropriate for Lasallian ministries are discussed. Design, articulation and assessment of curriculum for adult and student audiences are explored.
You may choose between LLS620 and LLS610. Both courses are not required.
LLS630 Supervisory Principles (3 credits)This course explores supervising staff in Lasallian ministries. Formative supervision, accompaniment, and adult learning principles are presented.
LLS640 Strategies for Ministry Planning (3 credits)This course explores the process of school (ministry) planning. Topics include stakeholder analysis, facilitating change, project management and planning models.
LLS690 Capstone Project (2 credits)The capstone project includes a reflective portfolio that documents the learning in each course. Students create an on-line portfolio as they progress through the program. Upon completion of the program, this portfolio is reviewed and synthesized into a leadership model for a Lasallian ministry and personal development.
Program Staff
Institute for LaSallian Studies, Director and EdD in Leadership, Core Professor