Educational Administration

Graduate Degrees Offered

• Educational Leadership
• Higher Education
• P-12 Education Administration

• Educational Leadership and Higher Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.)
• Student Affairs Administration (M.A., M.Ed.)

• Community College Leadership

• Curriculum Supervisor
• Elementary School Principal (P-8)
• Secondary School Principal (7-12)
• Superintendent (6 Year Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision)
• Supervisor for Special Education

Distance Education Opportunities

All degrees, areas of study, specializations, certifications and endorsements

• Ph.D. requires 6 hours of on-campus coursework

Required by Educational Administration in GAMES

After you apply, allow one business day for us to establish your access to GAMES, where you'll complete these departmental requirements:

• Entrance exam(s):
  Master's or Certification Applicants:  None
  Doctoral Applicants:  GRE
• Minimum TOEFL:  Paper-550  Internet-79
• Department Application (Doctorate only)
• Letter of application
• Resume
• Three recommendation letters using a program-specific recommendation form
• Three samples of writing or research (Doctorate only)
• Statement of goals (Doctorate only)

Description

The Department of Educational Administration offers graduate degree programs in P-12 educational administration and in a number of specialties in higher education. In addition, the department offers programs leading to a variety of certifications. Many of these programs are available online. Faculty members are experienced administrators, curriculum specialists, and college administrators who are dedicated in preparing students for rewarding and fulfilling careers in educational administration.

Students considering doctoral work in Educational Administration often question the differences between the Ed.D. or Ph.D. To determine which is a better fit for you, consult the department's Doctoral Degree Information page. In general, the Ed.D. and Ph.D. in educational studies with a specialization in educational leadership and higher education is intended for those interested in higher education, human resource development, student affairs, or community college leadership. The joint University of Nebraska at Omaha and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ed.D. program is designed for practitioners in the P-12 educational setting.

The M.A. and M.Ed. programs offer students the opportunity to give special attention to particular areas of interest by choosing courses in topics such as student affairs, distance education, and instructional administration.

A unique funding opportunity for students interested in specializing in student affairs is available through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Students admitted to this cohort are guaranteed assistantships rotating though various student affairs offices on campus. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs provides further information about this opportunity.

Courses and More

The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:

• Education