College of Education

Educational Leadership

Chair:

David C. Thompson

Director of graduate studies:

Marjorie Hancock

Graduate faculty:

Gerald D. Bailey, Ed.D., University of Nebraska.
Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Mary Devin, Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Sarah Jane Fishback, Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Charles E. Litz, (Emeritus), Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Teresa Northern Miller, Ed.D., Kansas State University.
Charles R. Oaklief, Ph.D., Wisconsin State University and Ohio State University.
Cheryl J. Polson, Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Charles I. Rankin, Ph.D., Kansas State University.
Tweed Ross, Ed.D., Kansas State University.
Trudy Salsberry, Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Robert J. Shoop, Ph.D., University of Michigan.
W. Franklin Spikes, Ed.D., Northern Illinois University.
G. Kent Stewart, (Emeritus), Ed.D., Indiana University.
David C. Thompson, Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.
Alfred P. Wilson, (Emeritus), Ed.D., Utah State University.
Jeffrey T. Zacharakis, Ed.D., Northern Illinois University.

Admission

For admission requirements, please see the Education catalog page.

Program description

The Department of Educational Leadership offers several degrees within two programs: educational administration and leadership, and adult and continuing education. Courses leading to the master’s degree and Ed.D. degree in educational administration and leadership may also lead to licensure as a building administrator (principal) or a district school administrator (superintendent). Cooperation with other departments in the College of Education allows the department to offer additional licensure, such as special education directorships. Other leadership positions in educational organization are also enhanced by masters and/or doctoral degrees in educational administration and leadership.

Three degrees are offered within the adult and continuing education program, including: (1) the master of science in adult and continuing education, designed to prepare practitioners for careers in a variety of adult education settings; (2) the Ph.D. in adult and continuing education, designed to prepare scholars for careers in college and university settings; and (3) the Ed.D. in adult and continuing education, designed to provide advanced education and experience by preparing people for work in business, industry, government, health services, community agencies, and careers in two- and fouryear colleges and universities. Courses focus on issues related to planning, developing, delivering, or facilitating instruction for adult learners. Courses in the adult education program also support the master’s degree, Ph.D. and Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction. The graduate programs are compatible with a variety of delivery settings where the following specializations and support areas are required or desired: adult and continuing education, extension education, human resource development, community education and development, and institutions, agencies, and organizations that deal primarily with adult needs and education.

For additional information on graduate programs and application materials please contact:
College of Education
18 Bluemont Hall
1100 Mid-Campus Drive
Manhattan, KS 66506-5315
785-532-5595

Programs

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Philosophy

• Adult, Occupational and Continuing Education (Ph.D.)

Master of Science

Courses

Adult and Continuing Education

Educational Administration and Leadership

Leadership Studies

• EDLST 502 - Independent Study in Leadership Studies