Program Overview

Program Overview

The Education Policy, Organization and Leadership program offers various concentrations, including the Graduate Concentration in Educational Administration & Leadership. This concentration is available for students pursuing the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, CAS (on campus and off-campus), EdM (on campus and off-campus), MA, EdD (on campus and off-campus), and PhD.

Program Requirements

To fulfill the general coursework requirements for the Graduate Concentration in Educational Administration & Leadership, students must complete 12 hours of graduate credit from the following courses:

• EPOL 412: Politics of Education
• EPOL 530: Educational Politics and Policies
• EPOL 535: Introduction to Educational Leadership
• EPOL 536: Leading School Improvement
• EPOL 538: Supervision of Learning Environments
• EPOL 540: Leading Learning-Centered Schools
• EPOL 541: Leading Improvement and Innovation
• EPOL 542: Public School Finance
• EPOL 544: Organizational Theory for Educational Leaders
• EPOL 546: Law and School District Leader
• EPOL 547: District Change for Equity and Social Justice
• EPOL 548: Human Resource Management at the School District Level
• EPOL 549: School District Financial Management
• EPOL 597: Clinical Experience Administration
• ERAM 556: Program Evaluation
• ERAM 574: Education Law

Program Outcomes

The EdD program in Educational Administration & Leadership aims to equip students with knowledge in significant domains in educational leadership and higher education. These domains include:

• Historical contexts in which educational systems operate
• Political contexts in which educational systems operate
• Social contexts in which educational systems operate
• Legal contexts in which educational systems operate
• Economic contexts in which educational systems operate Students demonstrate proficiency in:
• Incorporating an understanding of issues relating to social justice, democracy, and equity into professional practice
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• Using scholarly research to improve professional practice

Program Details

The Education Policy, Organization and Leadership program, including the Graduate Concentration in Educational Administration & Leadership, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of educational leadership and administration. The program focuses on developing students' knowledge and skills in areas such as educational policy, organization, and leadership, as well as social justice, democracy, and equity. The program is available in various formats, including on-campus and off-campus options, to accommodate different student needs and preferences.