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Educational Policy and Leadership Graduate Programs

Preparing Graduate Students for Exceptional Educational Leadership Roles

The programs offered in the Educational Policy and Leadership department prepare graduate students to be exceptional educational leaders. Through a systematic focus on the social, cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of education, we are committed to the development of professionals as agents of critical inquiry and social justice. These programs prepare educators to uphold the Jesuit tradition of care for the person, social justice and academic, excellence, ethical behavior and service to the urban community.

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Educational Policy and Leadership Certificates

Prepares graduate students to assume educational leadership roles in the areas of study provided by its programs and specializations.

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Master of Arts Programs

Designed as a traditional master's program with an emphasis on leadership and research in public and private K-12 schools, higher education and other educational organizations and agencies.

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Counseling Programs

The College of Education offers a masters in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling and the American Psychological Association accredited PhD in psychology counseling program.

Master of Education Programs

Designed to meet the needs of teachers and administrators who wish to complete a master's program and/or become certified as a principal or director of instruction. Earning the principal or director of instruction licensure without the master's degree is an offered option.

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PhD Programs

Our doctoral program in educational policy and leadership is designed to foster the development of scholar-practitioners. It asks students to inquire deeply into the process of teaching and learning and examine how the organization of schools shapes the process of teaching and learning.

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View Program Specializations

Program	Degree offered Click degree for more information	Specializations
Administrative Licensure Certification	Certificate	Director of Instruction Principal
Teacher Licensure Certification	Certificate	Elementary Education Secondary Education
Educational Policy and Leadership	Master of Arts	Educational Policy and Foundations
Educational Leadership	Master of Education	Director of Instruction Principal
Student Affairs	Master of Education	–
Teacher Education	Master of Education	Elementary Education Secondary Education Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education
Educational Policy and Leadership	Doctorate	–