Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA)

Jesse Hall in fall

You have entered a place where educational leadership and policy analysis are integrated and influence each other. We’re glad you’ve stopped by and hope you enjoy meeting the faculty, staff, and students in ELPA. Please select a destination below to learn more about the exciting programs and projects we have to offer.

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Graduate Programs:

Statewide Cooperative EdD Program in Educational Leadership (EdD) http://edd.missouri.edu/

Higher Education Leadership and Policy

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Med
PhD

PK-12 Educational Leadership and Policy (includes Principal and Superintendent Certification)

MEd (Principal Certification)
EdS (Principal and Superintendent Certification)
PhD

General Educational Policy Studies

Graduate Certificate in Educational Policy Studies
PhD

Consider ELPA if you:

  • Want to improve your organizational leadership skills and knowledge in elementary, secondary, or postsecondary settings.
  • Are interested in principal or superintendent certification
  • Want to become a scholar and researcher in higher education, or
  • Desire to shape policy through legislative or research activity.

Research and Development

ELPA faculty members are internationally known for their research accomplishments. As new students quickly realize, ELPA faculty are committed to a collaborative approach to research both within MU and among other research universities.

ELPA is also the host institution for the Hook Center for Educational Leadership and District Renewal and its research, policy analysis, and outreach mission with schools and districts across the state and nation.