Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EL PS)

John H. Schuh, Chair of Department
University Professors: Manatt, Robinson
Professors: Blake, Ebbers, English, Gmelch, Huba, Littrell, Moore, Schuh, Shelley, Steffy, Van Ast
Professors (Collaborators): Barak, Gardner
Distinguished Professors (Emeritus): Ahmann, Fanslow, Warren
Professors (Emeritus): Beavers, Boyles, Bryan, Engel, Hopper, Jones, Kizer, Lagomarcino, Lawrence, McCandless, Netusil, Pellegreno
Associate Professors: Evans, Gilley, Licklider, Poston
Associate Professors (Adjunct): Stow, Tesfagiorgis
Associate Professors (Emeritus): Thielen
Assistant Professors: Hackmann, Hamrick, Kilgore, Mullen
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Andersen, Arthur, Hill, Jackson, Norton, Payne, Udin

Graduate Study

The Departments of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Curriculum and Instruction offer work for the degrees master of science, master of education, and doctor of philosophy with a major in education. They also offer minor work to students majoring in other fields of study. In the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, students may complete the Ph.D. with a major in education and a specialization in educational leadership. At the master's level, students may specialize in counselor education; educational administration; higher education; organizational learning and human resource development; and research and evaluation. See the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for further discussion of the education major without specialization and with specialization in elementary education, special education,curriculum instructional technology, and historical, philosophical, and comparative studies in education.

Prerequisite to major graduate work in educational leadership is completion of an undergraduate degree with coursework appropriate to the planned specialization and adequate proof that the student ranks above average in scholastic ability and promise of professional competence.

Doctoral students in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies will complete seminars, laboratory experiences, field experiences, and independent research that will enable them to serve as leaders in various educational settings including school administration, community colleges, public and private colleges and universities, business and industry, and public and private agencies. In addition to the common experiences noted above, students will each select an intellectual content area that will prepare them to work in the setting of their choice. Specific information about the requirements of the Ph.D. degree is available from the departmental office.

Graduates of this program possess skills and knowledge related to six core domains: stewardship, educational research, communication, educational evaluation, educational foundations, and educational technology. They are able to work effectively with individuals and groups, engage in ethical decision-making and management of resources to accomplish goals. They comprehend the basic elements of research and inquiry and engage in scholarly inquiry. Graduates express ideas clearly both orally and in writing, understand themselves well and relate sensitively to individuals from diverse backgrounds. They understand and can use intelligently the principles of program evaluation and assessment. Graduates have a clear understanding of the foundations of education; their work is well grounded in theory and philosophy. They also understand the role and applications of technology in learning and organizational processes. Graduates are knowledgeable about the concepts, theories, and practices related to the educational content area emphasized in their studies.

Other graduate programs related to education (including General Graduate Studies) may be planned for students on the basis of previous education and experiences as well as future plans and needs. Students should refer to programs in the Departments of Agricultural Education and Studies, Curriculum and Instruction, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, Health and Human Performance, Industrial Technology, and General Graduate Studies or to graduate level course offerings within other departments.

The department participates in the interdepartmental program of gerontology.

Courses for Graduate Students

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (EL PS)

Betty Steffy, Program Coordinator

Courses for Graduate Students

EL PS 615. Thematic Seminars
Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: Admission to educational leadership doctoral program.

                A. Communication and Team Building

                B. Governance, Politics and Policies

                C. Law, Equity, Equality

                D. Ethics, Justice, and Caring

                E. Problem Solving and Planning

                F. Critical and Creative Thinking