Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership
Description of the Program
The Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership enables candidates to acquire knowledge about leadership in the P-12, community college, higher education, or other educational settings. The program provides opportunities for students to develop in-depth understanding about leadership roles and responsibilities, working with external environments, policy development, organizational behavior, and contemporary educational issues.
Program Approach to Master's Study
Entering students must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The master's degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study, 12 hours of which are core educational leadership learning experiences. Depending on career goals, students may choose from three concentration areas in the master's program: P-12 education, higher education and student affairs leadership, or an individualized program. Students may obtain the master's degree while also working concurrently on a principal or administrator license. Satisfactory performance on a concluding activity approved by faculty, in accordance with Graduate School policy, must be demonstrated. Students can earn the Master’s degree during a summer only program, contact the ELPS office for more information at 970-351-2861 or elps@unco.edu.
Welcome from the Coordinator
Thank you for visiting
the web site for the Educational Leadership Program at the University
of Northern Colorado. The ELPS Program offers degrees at the master's,
educational specialist, and doctoral levels and includes learning experiences
to meet state standards for the Principal and Administrator Licenses.
Our program has been nationally ranked in recent years by U.S. News and
World Report. We are fortunate to have a collaborative learning environment
that emphasizes learning, teaching, and collegiality. The University
of Northern Colorado is a member of the University Council for Educational
Administration.
Please stop by and visit us on the UNC campus in Greeley. If you have any questions about the program, please email elps@unco.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!