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
Educational Administration (EDAM)
Evaluation Programs (ESM)
Education Research & Opportunity Center (ERO)
Higher Education Administration (HEAM)
Undergraduate Leadership Studies
Student Affairs and Higher Education (SAHE)
(PENDING CRC APPROVAL)
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
- Chara Hess Rand Recognized As Field Award RecipientMs. Chara Hess Rand, Principal at Isaac Litton STEM Magnet Middle School in the Metro Nashville Public Schools, has been named as the recipient of the William J. and Lucille… Read more: Chara Hess Rand Recognized As Field Award Recipient
- Sonya Hayes Elected As Vice President of Division A for AERASonya Hayes, an Associate Professor within ELPS and the Program Coordinator of the Leadership Studies PhD Program, was recently elected as Vice President of Division A (Educational Leadership) for the American… Read more: Sonya Hayes Elected As Vice President of Division A for AERA
- Alisha Erickson Recognized As Field Award RecipientAlisha Erickson, Principal at Poplar Grove School in the Franklin Special District, has been named as recipient of the William J. and Lucille H. Field Award for Excellence in School… Read more: Alisha Erickson Recognized As Field Award Recipient