Royce Ann Collins, Chair

363 Bluemont Hall
785-532-5535
Fax: 532-7304
edlea@k-state.edu
http://coe.k-state.edu/edlea/

Admission

For admission requirements, please see the Education catalog page.

Program description

The Department of Educational Leadership offers several degrees within three programs: educational leadership, adult learning and leadership, and community college leadership. Courses leading to the Master’s degree and Ed.D. degree in Educational Leadership may also lead to licensure as a building administrator (principal) or a district administrator (superintendent). Other leadership positions in educational organizations are also enhanced by masters and/or doctoral degrees in educational leadership.

Three degrees are offered within the adult learning and leadership program, including: (1) the Master of Science in Adult Learning and Leadership, designed to prepare practitioners for careers in a variety of adult education and leadership settings; (2) the Ph.D. in Adult Learning and Leadership, designed to prepare scholars for careers in college and university settings; and (3) the Ed.D. in Adult Learning and Leadership, designed to provide advanced education and experience by preparing people for work in business, industry, training, government, health services, community agencies, and careers in two- and four-year colleges and universities. Courses focus on issues related to planning, developing, delivering, or facilitating instruction for adult learners. Courses in the adult learning and leadership education program also support the master’s and doctoral degrees in the College of Education . 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, administration and leadership of programs, human resource development, training, community education and development, and institutions, agencies, and organizations that deal primarily with adult needs and education.

The Community College Leadership program offers an Ed.D. degree. This is a cohort program that prepares community college leaders and practitioners. The curriculum focuses exclusively on community college history, philosophy, issues, organization, programs, policy, and leadership.