Mailing Address: 1721 Campus Center Dr., Rm. 2220, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-8914
Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, M-F
Website: elp.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-4817
Email: elp@utah.edu
Graduate Director: Paula Smith, PhD
Graduate Advisor: Jason Newnum
Contact for Prospective Students: Paula Smith, paula.smith@utah.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP), a division of the College of Education, is to prepare ethical researchers, leaders and policy makers in PK-12 through higher education who are informed by comprehensive and empirically based theory and research, as well as committed to leading educational organizations that enact principles of justice, belonging, equal opportunity and excellence for all learners.
Overview
The Department of Educational Leadership, a division of the College of Education, emphasizes the application of theory and research to the practice of leadership in K-12 schools as well as preparation for scholarly and administrative endeavors in higher education or other educational policy arenas. As a result of the department's strong national reputation and faculty members' leadership in national organizations such as the University Council for Educational Administration, the American Educational Research Association, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education, students are kept abreast of the latest theory, research, and programmatic advancements within the field.
The department provides research and training opportunities through liaisons with many local and state education agencies and associations such as surrounding school districts, the Utah State Board of Education, the Board of Regents, and the Utah Consortium for Educational Leadership (UCEL).
Types of Degrees
Master of Education
Graduate Certificate
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Additional Information
Professional/Career Opportunities
Graduates enter the field of education as academic administrators in K-12 schools, district and community leaders, and members of the professoriate.