For over 60 years, ELPS has prepared talented and passionate individuals to take on leadership roles in schools, colleges, and other organizations. Education plays a crucial role in fostering social mobility and reducing longstanding inequities in American society. Our graduates are at the forefront of addressing these challenging problems through their roles leading educational organizations and conducting cutting-edge research.

Our department offers graduate programs in adult and continuing education, educational administration, evaluation, statistics, and methodology, and higher education. Several of our degrees can be completed fully online to support working professionals. We also offer an undergraduate minor in Leadership Studies for students interested in honing their leadership skills before graduation.

ELPS courses are taught by world-class faculty who are at the forefront of tackling key societal challenges and are supported by outstanding staff members [link, please]. Our faculty include leading scholars and practitioners in their areas of study who are dedicated teachers and mentors. ELPS also hosts the Education Research and Opportunity Center [link, please].

We appreciate your interest in ELPS and look forward to engaging with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our faculty and staff with questions about our programs.

Robert Kelchen, PhD
Professor and Department Head