College of Education Educational Leadership Department

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The primary mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is the development of individuals for leadership roles at all levels of education and related business/industry enterprises. Its scope includes PK-12 Education Leadership , Higher Education Leadership , and Workforce Education and Development . Our Department offers several programs, many of which involve theoretical constructs and practitioner training for those interested in careers as public or private educational leaders, policy analysis, and teachers in business and industry occupations that require educational and leadership skills or degrees focusing on educational research.

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Higher Education Leadership Doctoral Program

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Students, in consultation with their program committee chairs, design an 18-credit area of specialization. Specializations include higher education leadership, planning, and policy, student personnel services, workplace learning and performance, and community college leadership. Each area of emphasis consists of a minimum of 6 courses tailored to build expertise in a particular area. Examples of courses that fulfill strand requirements are listed under individual strand names.