Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) prepares administrators for schools and colleges, faculty for colleges and universities, and policy scholars for service in state, regional and national agencies associated with educational and human service enterprises.
Graduate programs within the department enrich the knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership, teaching, and research in educational settings.
Click below for more information on ELPS programs and centers, view degrees and certificates, and meet the people that work together to advance our vision.
Programs & Centers
The programs and centers within the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) enrich the knowledge, skills, and values requisite to effective leadership, teaching, and research in educational settings. Also maintaining oversight for the Education, Research & Opportunity Center, ELPS assists in the production of high-quality research and high-impact outreach.
Adult & Continuing Education
College Student Personnel (CSP)
Educational Administration (EDAM)
Evaluation Programs (ESM)
Education Research & Opportunity Center (ERO)
Higher Education Administration (HEAM)
Undergraduate Leadership Studies
Distance Education & Online Programs
“From the professors to the practices to the prolific discussions, the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) pathway is transformational. Because ELPS welcomes curiosity, embraces complexity and ignites purpose, I am a catalyst for change as an equity researcher, storyteller and legacy builder.”
Dr. Chandra Harris-McCray (ELPS, 2020)
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Marketing & Communications,
University of Illinois-Chicago
ELPS News
- Irwin Recognized As Emerging Professional By ACPACourtesy of the College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences At its recent convention in Long Beach, California, College Student Educators International (ACPA) recognized Lauren Irwin with the Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professionals Award. This prestigious… Read more: Irwin Recognized As Emerging Professional By ACPA
- Boyd Receives Legacy of Excellence Award From ASCAKaren D. Boyd, professor of practice in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, received the Raymond H. Goldstone Legacy of Excellence… Read more: Boyd Receives Legacy of Excellence Award From ASCA
- David Hamilton Recognized as Field Award RecipientMr. David Hamilton, Principal at Cumberland Gap High School in the Claiborne County School District, has been named as this year’s recipient of the William J. and Lucille H. Field… Read more: David Hamilton Recognized as Field Award Recipient