LMU's Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) prepares students to serve as ethical, respectful, and transformative educational administrators and leaders.  LMU offers its ISLA candidates several Master's, credential, and certificate program options; we also offer a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice.

LMU is also recognized as an innovator in Charter School leadership; we proudly offer our cutting-edge Charter School Leadership Academy to serve current and aspiring charter school administrators.

Click a link below to learn more about a program.


Master's Programs

• MA in School Administration
• MA in Catholic School Administration

California Administrative Services Credential Programs

• Preliminary Tier I Administrative Services Credential
• Professional Tier II Administrative Services Credential

Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Catholic School Leadership
• Certificate in Charter School/Small School Leadership
• Certificate in Special Education Leadership
• Certificate in Leadership and Equity in English Learner Education

Doctoral Program

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Social Justice

For ISLA questions, contact Dr. Franca Dell'Olio, the ISLA Program Director, at fdelloli@lmu.edu.