Programs
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy offers graduate programs that develop thought leaders and administrators for public school, college and university settings. These master’s and doctoral programs focus on current and important topics, and the policies that positively influence modern education.
Students are prepared to become leaders and role models, with extensive leadership and policy knowledge gained through research alongside faculty. Each program has a focus on diversity and equity of education for all students at all levels of education. Graduate students learn the importance of collaboration between administrators and their educational community that promotes successful learning and opportunity.
Graduate Programs
M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy
An interdisciplinary approach to course work enables students to tailor the program of study to fit their interests while building sound theoretical foundations, self-reflection practices and practical experiences.
Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy
The Program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy (PHELP) is devoted to the scholarly study of higher education, its students and institutions, and its place in society. This program prepares, trains and educates students to become researchers in academia and the private sector.
Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership
Students will learn competencies in social justice, equity, research, organization and technology that contribute to aspects of a qualified educational leader through a flexible program focused on career development.
Education Policy and Planning Program
Through vigorous coursework and innovative research, students examine important topics and issues in public schools to better inform policies that benefit all students.
Texas Principal Leadership Academy
The Texas Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) is a 12-month master’s program designed to prepare graduates to take the Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12 exam and become leaders of socially just, equitable and high-achieving public schools in Texas. This program starts in the summer semester only.
Cooperative Superintendency Program
This program prepares students with the skills, knowledge and real-world experiences to provide direction within a dynamic educational landscape as superintendents or executive leaders.
Kelsey Samsel
Graduate Coordinator
Jennifer Holme
Graduate Advisor
Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Information Session
Join the Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education graduate program to learn about the curriculum, costs, program design, how to apply and more. The session will be fully interactive and participants will be able to direct questions to Executive Ed.D. staff.
Angela Valenzuela Named to the National Academy of Education
Induction into the Academy is one of the highest career honors that can be bestowed upon an education scholar.
Edwin Sharpe Looks Back on More Than 40 Years at The University of Texas at Austin
In the summer of 2021, Dr. Sharpe sat down for a series of conversations with doctoral student Daniel Becton following the announcement of his retirement.
