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University of Connecticut Neag School of Education Department of Educational Leadership

Future Students

The Department of Educational Leadership offers graduate degrees and coursework to prepare professionals to hold key leadership positions, provide exemplary instruction and service, and conduct scholarly research that both advances theory and informs practice.

Adult Learning

The field of study in Adult Learning at the University of Connecticut prepares professionals to support the learning needs of adults in a wide range of settings. Graduates have a strong theoretical foundation and empirically-validated set of best practices enabling them to design, facilitate, and evaluate learning opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations.

Degrees Offered:

Educational Administration

The program in the field of Educational Administration with an emphasis in education policy analysis leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees is designed for individuals whose interests are directed toward scholarly research and analysis of education policy issues. The program is particularly suited for individuals who are interested in careers in academic, governmental, or consulting fields. Ordinarily, students have background experiences in the field of education that are rich in their depth and breadth.

Degrees Offered:

Educational Leadership

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is an inquiry-based program that capitalizes on one of the most powerful learning forums available to full- time professional educators—their work settings. Throughout the program these settings become “laboratories of practice” in which participants inquire actively into problems of practice. The cohort-based program integrates theory, research and practice to enhance the habits of mind that enable educational leaders to accomplish systemic improvements. Classes meet at times designed to accommodate working professionals.

Degrees Offered:

Executive Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership offers the Executive Leadership Program which is designed to provide aspiring individuals outstanding preparation for assuming the school superintendency and other central office positions. This cohort-based program is completed within 12–13 months and meets on dates designed to accommodate working professionals. This is a non-degree program that leads to endorsement for the Connecticut 093 (superintendency) certificate. Selected courses are eligible for transfer to UConn’s Ed.D. program with the approval of the student’s advisory committee.

Non-degree Programs Offered:

Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)

The M.A. in in the field of Professional Higher Education Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) is designed to prepare students for professional careers in various higher education and student affairs positions. This full-time, two-year, cohort-based academic program combines traditional instruction with graduate assistantships and practicum experience.

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University of Connecticut Administrator Preparation Program (UCAPP)

The Sixth-Year Diploma Program in Educational Administration – University of Connecticut Administrator Preparation Program (UCAPP) – is a special two-year administrator certification program preparing educators for school leadership positions. For additional information, contact the Department Office. UCAPP cohorts consist of students from various geographic regions across the state.

Non-degree Program Offered: