Program Overview

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Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis: Cooperative Program with UW-Whitewater, MS

The Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis: Cooperative Program with UW-Whitewater, MS is a named option in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis MS program.

Program Overview

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved the cooperative master of science degree program in educational leadership and policy analysis between the University of WisconsinMadison and the UWWhitewater campus on February 5, 1982. This cooperative program provides the opportunity for educators in the northeastern and central regions of Wisconsin to obtain a master of science degree with certification (principal, director of instruction, director of special education and pupil services) in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from UWMadison.

Admissions

• Admissions to the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis: Cooperative Program with UW-Whitewater, MS named option have been suspended as of fall 2025 and will be discontinued as of fall 2027.
• Students must be admitted simultaneously to UWMadison and UWWhitewater.
• Program admission will be to the UWMadison Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and to the UWWhitewater Department of Curriculum and Instruction as a special student.

Funding

Graduate School Resources

• The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student.
• Resources to help afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.
• Further funding information is available from the Graduate School.

Program Information

• Students enrolled in this program are not eligible to receive tuition remission from graduate assistantship appointments at this institution.

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

Review the Graduate School minimum degree requirements and policies, in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Named Option Requirements

Mode of Instruction

The mode of instruction for this program includes:

• Face to Face: Yes
• Evening/Weekend: Yes
• Online: No
• Hybrid: No
• Accelerated: No

Mode of Instruction Definitions

• Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion.
• Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UWMadison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules.
• Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
• Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats.
• Online: These programs are offered 100% online.

Curricular Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits (15 UWMadison credits and 15 UWWhitewater credits)
• Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 15 credits at UWMadison
• Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 15 credits must be graduate-level coursework.
• Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required

Required Courses

The following courses are required for the program:

• UW-Whitewater Coursework:
  • Introduction to Elementary and Secondary Education (EDADMIN 728): 3 credits
  • School-Community Relations (EDADMIN 734): 3 credits
  • Supervision of Instruction (EDADMIN 769): 3 credits
  • The School Principalship (EDADMIN 776): 3 credits
  • Practicum in ELPA (EDADMIN 793): 3 credits
• UW-Madison Coursework:
  • ELPA 735: Leadership for Equity and Diversity: 3 credits
  • ELPA 832: Resource Allocation for Equity and Social Justice: 3 credits
  • ELPA 847: Instructional Leadership and Teacher Capacity: 3 credits
  • ELPA 840: Public School Law: 3 credits
  • ELPA 863: Race, Class and Educational Inequality: 3 credits

Optional Coursework for Additional Licensure

Optional coursework is available for additional licensure in areas such as Director of Instruction and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services.

Graduate School Policies

The Graduate Schools Academic Policies and Procedures serve as the official document of record for Graduate School academic and administrative policies and procedures.

Named Option-Specific Policies

Prior Coursework

• Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions: None allowed
• Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison: None allowed
• Credits Earned as a Professional Student at UW-Madison: Refer to the Graduate School policy
• Credits Earned as a University Special student at UWMadison: With program approval, students may transfer no more than 6 credits

Probation

Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy

Advisor / Committee

Refer to the Graduate School: Advisor policy

Credits Per Term Allowed

12 credits

Time Limits

Refer to the Graduate School: Time Limits policy

Grievances and Appeals

The School of Education has a grievance policy and procedures in place for students to address concerns.

Professional Development

The Graduate School offers professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch careers.