Description of the Program

The Ed.S. degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies enables candidates to acquire knowledge about leadership in P-12, community college, higher education, or other educational settings. The program provides opportunities for students to develop in-depth understanding about leadership roles and responsibilities, working with external environments, policy development, organizational behavior, and contemporary educational issues.

Program Approach to the Educational Specialist Degree

Entering students must possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university. The Ed.S. Degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate study beyond the master's degree. Students may obtain the Ed.S. degree while also working concurrently on a principal or administrator license. Satisfactory performance on a concluding activity approved by faculty, in accordance with Graduate School policy, must be demonstrated.

Thank you for visiting the web site for the Educational Leadership Program at the University of Northern Colorado. The Educational Leadership Program offers degrees at the master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels and includes a principal licensure program for aspiring school leaders. Our program has been nationally ranked in recent years by U.S. News and World Report. We are fortunate to have a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes learning, teaching, and collegiality. The University of Northern Colorado is a member of the University Council for Educational Administration.

Please stop by and visit us on the UNC campus in Greeley. If you have questions about the program, please email me at Richard.King@unco.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.