Please visit our Admissions
Page for all the details about the application and necessary
additional materials. Our application deadline is
February 15th, 2012.
This program, a partnership between the University of California,
Davis, and Sonoma State University, is designed to produce
exemplary educational leaders in schools, community colleges, and
related areas within education. Graduates of this program will be
prepared to lead for change in educational environments that
promote learning, equity, and achievement for all students.
Formulated in 2005, CANDEL is
fully accredited by WASC and aims to cultivate educational
leaders from public schools, community colleges, state and local
educational agencies, and organizations serving education in
California. Program participants include principals, district
office and county office of education staff, teachers,
consultants, community college presidents and vice-chancellors
and other current or aspiring leaders.
The CANDEL program is a collaboration between UC Davis and Sonoma State University. For more information about Sonoma State University’s School of Education, please visit their website.
Sonoma State University
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 664-3115
The curriculum is constructed around four overarching and
inter-related themes that are seen as integral to the academic
and professional development of educational leaders:
Visionary Leadership and Management
Policy into Practice
Data for Decision-Making
Building Community in a Diverse Society
The courses are tied to these themes and will use problem-based,
case study learning approaches to ground the program in the
realities of schools and community colleges.
The University of California, in accordance with applicable
federal and state law and University policy, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy*, disability, age,
medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status,
citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era
veteran or special disabled veteran.
Information nights for Fall 2012 admission have concluded.
Check back here in early August 2012 for the latest schedule of
Information Nights for Fall 2013 admission. Our information
nights provide a great opportunity to ask questions and get
answers on the spot from faculty and staff. All topics
– from financial aid and admissions to curriculum and
practice – are discussed. So bring your questions and maybe
a friend or family member and learn more about CANDEL!
Formulated in 2005, CANDEL is
fully accredited by WASC and aims to cultivate educational
leaders from public schools, community colleges, state and local
educational agencies, and organizations serving education in
California. Program participants include principals, district
office and county office of education staff, teachers,
consultants, community college presidents and vice-chancellors
and other current or aspiring leaders.
The CANDEL program is a collaboration between UC Davis and Sonoma State University. For more information about Sonoma State University’s School of Education, please visit their 
