EDUCATION Leadership STREAM
"I truly appreciated the combined practical and theoretical nature of the MAL program. Most of what I thought and wrote about during my courses related directly to the issues that I was encountering as a principal. The power of being able to work through those ideas with likeminded leaders was invaluable and incredibly invigorating. The summer sessions on campus were both intense and exhilarating. I forged some extremely strong bonds with fellow students. I have recently gone on to lead some "future leader" seminars in our school district and have relied heavily on my MAL experience and its invaluable materials as I mentor some of these new administrators.”
Trevor Connor,
Principal, Hammond Elementary School,
Maple Ridge, BC
Graduate Leadership Degree Core Courses
The summer portions of your MA Leadership degree offer the leadership foundation you need to integrate the big ideas with your area of expertise. Take a look at the details:
LDRS 500 - Leadership Foundations
The introductory course focuses on the philosophical and theoretical basis for leadership practice, as well as practical application of practice concepts. There is special emphasis on evaluating the historical models, servant leadership as a guiding relationship-based paradigm, and personal leadership skill development.
LDRS 501 - Strategic Leadership
Studies focus on the integration of leadership practice with strategic activity and supporting systems. Using the strategic leadership framework to guide the organizational service improvement or change process, the course involves integrating new leadership knowledge, strategizing approaches, consideration of process factors and the application of specific practical tools and skills.
LDRS 502 - Team Leadership and Conflict Resolution
Rooted in experiential learning, this course focuses on building and sustaining decision-making teams, delegating, resolving conflicts, and overcoming opposition. Through extensive team work and personal/group evaluation, effectiveness and efficiency is weighed and measured in handling routine and crisis situations. Learning includes the application of concepts through use of the exciting challenge course.
LDRS 503 - Results Based Leadership
This course focuses on how positive organizational change is achieved by utilizing all resources for the achievement of best performance results and excellence. Conceptual financial and accountability theory and principles will be studied. Case-study-based and experiential learning will include a balanced emphasis on linking financial and non-financial measures and reporting systems.
LDRS 504 - Leadership Values and Ethics
In depth examination of the ethical issues facing leaders today. Viewed through the lens of a Christian worldview perspective, ethical dilemmas are evaluated and principles are applied to develop a decision-making approach for you and your organization. students examine the personalized application of concepts and principles to their own practice.