Our K-12 graduates have become school principals, program coordinators and central office administrators, district superintendents, state superintendents and directors of state and national organizations - one has served as Assistant Secretary of Education for the United States Department of Education. From the higher education program, our graduates have had distinguished careers in both academics and administration in Nevada and across the nation. They have held such positions as professor, department chair, program director, financial aid officer, dean, university vice president and college president. How you will use the skills and knowledge you acquire in an educational leadership program depends on you...
Educational Leadership
The study of leadership allows individuals to examine the fundamental institutions in society, to develop skills in research and analysis, and to prepare to enter challenging and influential roles in many areas.
Degrees in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
The study of higher education leadership allows individuals to examine all areas of higher education, to develop skills in research and analysis, and to prepare to enter challenging and influential roles in many areas.
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Nevada Leads is an innovative, University-district partnership created to prepare a select cohort of 25 exceptional Washoe County School District teachers for educational leadership positions. It represents a redesign of the College of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership degree program.
Ph.D. in Education: Educational Leadership
This area of emphasis focuses on advanced leadership preparation as it applies to K-12 or to higher education settings. The Ph.D. prepares students for leadership or teaching at the college level or for roles in policy analysis and research. The Ed.D. option is available in this area of concentration for practicing professionals in K-12.
Program Faculty
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership; Director, Latino Research
(775) 682-9959
EJCH
100C
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Evaluator
(775) 682-9096
WRB
4059
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