Leadership, Evaluation and Development (LEAD)
Our vision is to be the premier leadership department at the University of Louisville, in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the nation, empowering leaders at all levels.
Our Academic Programs
Education Administration and Leadership
We empower leaders to transform schools, districts and educational organizations by promoting settings where students and educators can thrive. We ensure every student has the chance to reach their full potential with an equity-centered approach.
Educational Leadership and Organizational Development (EdD)
Educational Administration (Ed.S)
Human Resources and Organization Development
Educates professionals who lead people, performance, development and learning. In your courses you will explore cutting-edge concepts and design hands-on projects related to Human Resource Management, Human Capital and Organization Development.
Human Resources and Organization Development (MS)
Educational Leadership and Organization Development (PhD)
Organizational Leadership & Learning
Designed for working professionals with at least five years of experience, this program allows you to earn tuition-free credit for prior workplace learning and experience.
Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS)
Educational Leadership & Organizational Development (PhD)
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
Higher Education and Student Affairs
Our graduate degrees in higher education provide professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in university and college settings. Our nationally recognized faculty apply their expertise as scholars and practitioners to connect classroom knowledge directly to real-world experiences. You can take classes online, in person, and in accelerated formats to fit your academic needs.
Higher Education and Student Affairs (MA)
Organizational Change Graduate Certificate (MA)
Educational Leadership & Organizational Development - Postsecondary Administration (PhD)
Military Connected Programs
Explore degree programs and courses in our department, home to over 40% of UofL's military students. Discover opportunities to advance your education and prepare for a new career.
More About LEAD
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military-connected department on campus
programs that give you the flexibility to complete your degree from anywhere.
Earn credit for what you know
The Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) program allows students to earn college credit for learning outside the traditional classroom through the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) process. This process awards credit based on demonstrated college-level knowledge, skills and abilities, not life experience.
