Areas of Study

The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to the preparation of scholar-practitioners who are dedicated to building learning communities through critical reflection. To this end, we offer a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership, as well as licensure programs for principals, superintendents and in curriculum, instruction and professional development.

In addition, the department provides opportunities for advanced study leading to the educational leadership specialist degree and the Ph.D. in educational leadership.

Students pursuing a master's degree and the principal license have the opportunity to complete coursework via traditional courses, online learning or a combination of both.

Policy for Acceptance into a Graduate Program

Graduate students registering for more than six semester hours of graded credit will receive an advisor hold placed on their student account unless a major is claimed or they have approval from an advisor.

To contact an advisor, call 937-229-4144.

Students may take unlimited graduate workshops for non-graded credit or CR. However, these workshops are generally valid for renewal of licenses and pay increases but may not necessarily be used toward an initial license or degree.