The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to the preparation, support and collaboration with educators who seek or hold leadership positions in schools, school districts, boards, state and federal departments, agencies or higher education. The department hosts the Watson School of Education’s Master of School Administration program (MSA), the Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision Program (MED in CIS), the Teaching Fellows Program, the undergraduate Leadership Minor (LED) and the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and Administration (Ed.D).

Our commitment is to develop highly competent professionals to serve in educational leadership roles. Candidates and colleagues in the department are: Informed data-driven decision makers; Reflective practitioners; Uphold ethical and professional standards; Knowledgeable in academic content and pedagogy; Technologically competent; Able to meet needs of diverse learners and; Knowledgeable and use appropriate communication strategies.