The faculty of the Organization and Leadership Program are pleased to offer the following three focus areas of study.
For additional information, please contact the specific faculty member listed for each area.
K-12 Leadership and Administrative Services Credential Program
This program focuses on the research and practice of leadership development, leadership for social justice, instructional leadership, and program development. Examples of courses includes Data Based Decision Making for School Leaders; School, Community and Society; and Human Resources in Educational Management.
Those interested this focus area are encouraged to contact:
Christopher Thomas, Ph.D.
415-422-2042
cnthomas@usfca.edu
21st Century Leadership
The 21st Century Leadership focus is an opportunity to address practices and issues of concern to 21st-century leaders and their management of a diverse work force. Students will have an opportunity to explore topics that have received attention in recent years, including different leadership styles, organizational change, work teams, global leadership, managing diversity, and ethical leadership. Examples of specific courses include Leadership Theories, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Leadership in Urban Context, Ethical Organization, Small Group Dynamics, Organizational Theory, and Intercultural Communication in a Global Context.
Those interested in this focus area are encouraged to contact:
Patricia Mitchell, Ph.D.
415-422-2079
mitchell@usfca.edu
Dr. Patricia Mitchell has over three decades of experience working with school districts, major corporations, industry, religious organizations, training of teachers, designing curricula, conducting leadership workshops, and designing instructional materials. She has had extensive experience in all levels of public education, ranging from preschool through doctoral level teaching.
Higher Education Leadership
Higher Education Leadership prepares graduates to work in community college, college, or university settings in a variety of administrative positions from student service offices to the presidency. Built upon a strong set of knowledge, skills, and theory, this focus provides a vision of higher education from the local to the global. Courses focus on higher education, student affairs and access and equity in higher education.
Those interested in this focus area are encouraged to contact:
Christopher Thomas, Ph.D.
415-422-2042
cnthomas@usfca.edu
