Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Educational and Community Leadership BA program offered at San José State University is designed to enhance graduates' opportunities to advance in the fields of education, child and youth services, community organizations, and social services.

Offered by the Department of Educational Leadership, the curriculum weaves together a variety of academic disciplines to examine societal inequities, as well as methods to combat them through accentuating a community’s strengths.

Program Highlights

All courses are held online allowing students to work while completing their degree.
Brings together a variety of academic disciplines with a focus on: Early childhood development or inclusive education, promoting social justice, and leadership skills.
This program offers a combination of asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (real-time) learning. You can complete work around your schedule, while also blending real-time, traditional learning alongside your classmates.
The program features dedicated faculty focused on teaching, scholarship, and service.

Your Career Opportunities

The concentration in Educational and Community Leadership targets professionals in pre-K through 12 education to earn a college degree and advance in their careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Workshop
Research Methods in Child Development
Emerging Technology for All Learners
Educational and Community Leadership
The Right to Learn: Language, Dignity, and Education
Identity, Solidarity, and Social Justice Leadership
Communication, Leadership, and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

50–60 units

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Educational Leadership View 9 other Bachelors in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades.
Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.
Submit official test scores from an approved English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS).
Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.
Take SAT or ACT (highly recommended).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17692 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

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