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Academics

Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership, where we prepare students to develop educational practices and communities that are committed to institutional and community transformation, equity, and social justice. Our interest is in the study of educational change and leadership across educational organizational systems. Faculty and students throughout the Department share a common interest in linking research and practice, in the intellectual study of culture and social change.

In addition to our programs, we also sponsor a number of courses housed in the Division of Student Life in the areas of leadership, service learning, career development, and university life.

Undergraduate Programs

Community, Leadership, and Social Change Minor

Students will explore leadership as it is practiced in communities, organizations, and public institutions. Explorations of leadership as a critical activity for contemporary public life in a democratic society.

Outdoor Leadership Certificate

This program is for students interested in pursuing professional or leisure opportunities leading youth or adult learners in outdoor sports, adventure learning excursions, or activities.

Graduate Programs

Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership (EDL) is a practice-based program for educational leaders working in P-12 contexts and institutions who will engage with issues of equity, ethics, and social justice to create solutions to complex problems of educational practice.

Educational Leadership, Ph.D.

We offer an integrated approach to educational leadership that embraces the new world of education so that leaders are prepared to meet the needs of diverse student populations and communities through an array of educational institutions and programs.

The Ph.D. program also offers an Interdisciplinary option that is individualized for the needs of students in new and emerging fields as well as in traditional disciplines.

Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)

Through a blend of coursework and practical experiences, the SAHE program educates student affairs professionals who are prepared to address contemporary challenges of student affairs practice.

Educational Administration Programs

Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate

The program serves educators with master's degrees who seek school principalships and other administrative positions. Our program welcomes aspiring P12 educational leaders driven by their commitment to equity and improvement as much as their desire to make an impact beyond the classroom.

School Leadership, M.Ed.

This program is designed for working P12 educators. The master's degree curriculum may include an optional principal licensure track for candidates wanting to also add the Ohio administrator’s principal license credential to their current educator’s license.

Superintendent Licensure

The program recognizes that school administration must change to reflect the more collaborative organizational structure of schools. In a participatory structure, problems are solved in teams where members collaborate and share their experiences and specialized knowledge.

Contact Us

Department of Educational Leadership
304 McGuffey Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-6825
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