Academic Programs

Explore bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs designed to build your expertise and prepare you for leadership in education and organizations.
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Education Administration and Leadership

Build the skills to lead change in schools, districts and educational organizations. Prepare to create responsive learning environments where students and educators can thrive.

Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (EdD)

Educational Administration (EdS)

Director of Special Education (certificate)

Superintendent Certification Program (certificate)

 

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Educational Leadership and Organizational Development

Provide professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in university and college settings. Our faculty apply their expertise as scholars and practitioners to connect classroom knowledge directly to real-world experiences.

Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (PhD)

Specializations:

P-12 Administration

Post Secondary Education

Evaluation

Sport Administration

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Higher Education and Student Affairs

Prepare for a career in higher education and student affairs through graduate programs that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. Learn from faculty who bring scholarly expertise and professional experience into the classroom, with online, in-person and accelerated options to fit your goals and schedule.

Higher Education and Workforce Development (MA)

Organizational Change Graduate Certificate (MA)

Educational Leadership and Organizational Development - Postsecondary Administration (PhD)

Educational Leadership and Organizational Development – Higher Education and Workforce Development (PhD)

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Human Resources and Organization Development

Learn to lead people, strengthen organizations and support learning and development. Through hands-on projects, you'll apply what you learn to real-world challenges in human resource management and organizational development.

Human Resources and Organization Development (MS)

Educational Leadership and Organization Development (PhD)

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Organizational Leadership and Learning

Turn your work experience into college credit and finish your bachelor's degree online. Build on what you already know while developing skills in leadership, learning and organizational development.

Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS)

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Master Educator Course (MEC)

Strengthen your teaching and training skills with practical strategies for engaging learners, designing effective instruction and leading with impact. Designed for Army ROTC cadre, military instructors and trainers.

Why study leadership at UofL?

Discover what sets these programs apart, from national recognition to flexible options that fit the way you want to learn.
#1

Organizational Leadership and Learning Program voted by US rankings.

#1

military-connected department on campus

Fully online

programs that give you the flexibility to complete your degree from anywhere.

Shared Purpose

Become a lifelong learner and impactful leader through innovative teaching, meaningful research and collaboration. Build the skills to achieve your goals and strengthen the communities you serve.

Earn credit for what you know

Turn what you already know into college credit. Through UofL's Credit for Prior Learning process, you can earn credit for college-level knowledge and skills gained outside the traditional classroom.

Contact Us

Phone

502-852-6475

Location

Porter Building Room 343