The development of effective leadership is at the heart of the Master of Arts in Administration and Leadership degree. Graduate students in this program focus on a variety of theories, current legal issues in the world of education, school finances, research, and more. Student will also gain field experience, in which they can practice leadership functions at the school level.

The Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership program was designed for astute students with appropriate professional experience beyond those studying at the master's level. Through advanced study, educational leaders develop further knowledge, skills, and research capabilities in order to enhance their ability to lead effectively in positions of administration in a variety of educational or non-school settings.

Graduate students who complete the Specialist in Education degree in Administration and Leadership have fostered excellent educational leadership skills. No matter which career path they choose, education specialists are prepared to guide and promote high-quality student achievement.

The MA in Behavioral Analysis is designed to provide early- career professionals with knowledge, skills, and practical training in behavioral analysis.

Equip students with a deep understanding of the leadership, behavioral, and psychological principles that influence sports performance and physical activity.

The MA in Student Life and Development is designed to provide early-career professionals with knowledge, skills, and practical training for leadership careers in secondary and higher education student affairs, student counseling/ advising, disability services, residential life, leadership programs, multicultural affairs, recreation, and student programming.

A Master of Arts (MA) degree in counseling may be earned through an elective program, which does not lead to state certification (45-units).

This program allows a student to apply for internship status from the Board of Behavioral Sciences in order to become eligible for a Professional Clinical Counselors license upon completion of a licensure exam.

The program also focuses on promoting moral development within a Christian context, cultivating professionalism in educators, and deepening understanding of the social contexts that shape education. Ultimately, it seeks to prepare students to be effective, ethical leaders and scholars in the field of education.

The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction builds on the baccalaureate degree. The program is designed to cover a combination of theory, practical skills and research, which meets the needs of the professional educator. All MA candidates should request an academic advisor upon receiving acceptance to a graduate program.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is the second approach available for completing the approved Teacher Education Program. The credential program is integrated with graduate courses that enhance candidate ability to teach in California schools.

The Specialist in Education degree for Curriculum and Instruction contributes to the development of professional personnel for service in a variety of educational settings, including professional teacher (K-16), supervisory functions, and other central office functions involving curriculum leadership

The Doctor of Education with a specialization in Educational Psychology allows students to select from six concentrations: General Educational Psychology, Forensic Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling (PPS track), Student Life and Development, Behavior Analysis (Board Certified Behavior Analysis), and Neuroscience and Education.

The Specialist in Education degree for educational psychology is a non-credential elective program which provides advanced preparation for educational generalists, teachers in all disciplines, administrators, college instructors desiring a professional educational background, and practitioners aspiring toward clinical or research applications.

There is a constant need for highly qualified leaders in the field of international education. Effective leadership requires and deserves the finest quality of specialized preparation. Students can choose from three diferent specializations: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), Elementary Education, or Program Specialist. Graduate from the BA in International Education & Leadership major will demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas, issues, and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences regarding international education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and education program development and management.

The program may typically be completed over a period of 4-5 years of study with candidates undertaking a minimum of two courses each quarter, and two courses during two 2-week intensive summer sessions.

Students customize their programs further through the use of their 9-unit electives to support some diversification in their degree program. These courses are to be taken from an area other than the one chosen by the student to meet their own specialization requirements.

An Instructional Leadership Ph.D. is a doctoral program that prepares educators for leadership roles focused on improving teaching, learning, and educational outcomes.

The Liberal Studies/Elementary Bachelor of Arts program is the teacher preparation program for K-8 teachers, offered through the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education's Curriculum & Instruction department. The program includes courses in English literature, fine arts, humanities, math and science, social sciences, and teaching methodology courses.

The Master of Arts in Teaching with Music Education Emphasis program at La Sierra University is designed to give aspiring music educators an opportunity to earn a graduate degree in conjunction with state teaching credentials. In addition to the standard MAT curriculum, the Music Education emphasis offers specialization in music pedagogy and classroom instruction techniques unique to K-12 music education settings.

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The Doctor of Education program with a specialization in School Psychology and Measurement is available only for the school psychology EdS graduates from La Sierra University and the non-La Sierra University MA graduates with PPS school psychology credentials.

The Specialist Degree for School Psychology requires a minimum of 90 quarter units beyond an approved baccalaureate degree or 45 units beyond the Master of Arts degree in an academic field related to education, psychology, or relevant academic disciplines.

Equip students with a deep understanding of the leadership, behavioral, and psychological principles that influence sports performance and physical activity.

A Bachelor of Arts degree that provides students with subject matter competency in biology in the state of California at the secondary school level. Th e curriculum is designed to focus on biology and closely related skills while also fulfilling the required credential courses. This degree is appropriate for students seeking to teach biology, life science, anatomy & physiology, human biology, environmental science, and other life science courses for grades 6-12, including AP courses, in California or at a Seventh-day Adventist school.

A Bachelor of Arts degree that provides students with subject matter competency in chemistry in the state of California at the secondary school level. The curriculum is designed to focus on chemistry and closely related skills while also fulfilling the required credential courses. This degree is appropriate for students seeking to teach chemistry, physical science, introductory organic chemistry, introductory biochemistry, earth science and other physical science courses for grades 6-12, including AP courses, in California or at a Seventh-day Adventist school.

A Bachelor of Arts degree that provides students with subject matter competency in physics in the state of California at the secondary school level. The curriculum is designed to focus on physics and closely related skills while also fulfilling the required credential courses. This degree is appropriate for students seeking to teach physics, astronomy, space science, introductory engineering, and other physical science courses for grades 6-12, including AP courses, in California or at a Seventh-day Adventist school.

A Guidance & Counseling Credential is a professional certification that qualifies individuals to work as school counselors or guidance counselors in educational settings.

The Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) School Counseling Credential in California authorizes individuals to work as school counselors in K-12 schools.

Credentials are granted only to individuals who have attained the baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

For the Board Certified Behavior Analysis certificate, at least 33 units of post baccalaureate study are required.

The licensure program requires satisfactory completion of 90 postbaccalaureate units including most courses and competencies specified for the Master of Arts degree in Counseling.

For the California Professional Marriage and Family Therapy licensure, at least 90 units of postbaccalaureate study are required.

The "Credential - CRED PROG/CAL MULT SUBJ" refers to a teaching credential program that prepares educators to teach multiple subjects across various grade levels, with a focus on California's specific requirements.

The "Credential - CRED PROG/CAL Single Subject" refers to a teaching credential program in California that prepares educators to teach a specific subject area at the middle or high school level.

The credential program specifically designed for individuals seeking administrative leadership roles within Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) elementary schools. This program prepares candidates to become administrators, such as principals or vice principals, in SDA educational institutions.

The "Credential - CRED PROG/SEC Teaching - SDA" refers to a credential program for individuals seeking to become secondary school teachers within Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) educational institutions.

Academic requirements for the Seventh-day Adventist Administrator’s Certificate may be incorporated into the program for a Master of Arts, Specialist in Education, or Doctor of Education degree in Administration and Leadership.