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.

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...

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.

Higher Education Administration

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.

Educational Leadership

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.

Ph.D. Program

Ed.D. in Education: Educational Leadership

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership is a professional degree primarily designed for practitioners in K-12 or higher education systems who seek a doctorate but do not intend to become researchers or build an academic career. The program prepares graduates for advanced leadership roles in primary, secondary, or higher education, including a chief academic officer, superintendent, and other leadership positions in higher education institutions, school districts, and other educational organizations.

Ed.D. Program