Welcome to the Department of Administrative Leadership

The Department of Administrative Leadership develops individuals for positions of leadership in educational arenas. As an educational leader, you will have the skills to nurture leadership among others in a wide range of elementary, secondary, and post secondary programs, as well as in business and industry.

We have three areas of study: School Administration, which focuses on elementary and secondary educational administration, our Adult Education area, which focuses on post-secondary adult and continuing education leadership, and Higher Education Administration, our newest program.

We share a "student first" attitude that places emphasis on the interests and learning needs of our students. With a flexible approach to students' assignments and course work, we help students connect theory to practice.

We are committed to academic excellence and the development of highly competent, confident and successful professionals.

Department Mission The Department of Administrative Leadership contributes to the development of competent, inquiring educational leaders, particularly for service in urban metropolitan areas. These leaders require advanced preparation to meet the broad spectrum of learning needs that exist in today's dynamic and complex society.