Programs
Educational Leadership
The Educational Leadership Program is committed to creating a great leader for every Iowa school and will prepare graduates to be an exceptional school leader, professor, and policymaker. Degrees with Principal and Superintendent licensure.
Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
Designed for educators seeking a terminal doctoral degree to practice upper-level leadership in PK-20 educational settings. Ed.D. with concentrations in Higher Education and PK-12 Administration.
Higher Education and Student Affairs
Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) students spark innovative practice and produce research to address the contemporary challenges and persistent inequities in higher education.
Graduate Certificates
Our graduate certificate offerings provide effective training for today's world.
Certificate in College Teaching
The Certificate in College Teaching provides the necessary coursework and supervised experiences to prepare graduate students for careers in post-secondary education.
Certificate in Institutional Research and Effectiveness
The Certificate in Institutional Research and Effectiveness (IRE) prepares professionals to use data for institutional and organizational decision-making, reporting, and accountability in higher education and K-12 contexts.
Certificate in K-12 Equity and Inclusion
The Certificate in K-12 Equity and Inclusion offers professionals currently working in K-12 schools, districts, and area education agencies expertise in equity and inclusion to better support the needs and interests of a diversifying K-12 student population.
Associated Research and Centers
Research Areas
You can study with renowned faculty researching equity and access in higher education, food insecurity, history of schools in America, civic engagement, and more.
Nicholas Bowman, Director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education, discusses the impact of higher education on society.
Associated Research and Centers
Katharine Broton shares her research in food insecurity and academic outcomes.
Center for Research and Undergraduate Education
Center for Research and Undergraduate Education (CRUE) focuses on undergraduate experience and outcomes in America.
Center for Evaluation and Assessment
The Center for Evaluation and Assessment (CEA) conducts multiple forms of program evaluation and assessment in collaboration with colleges, universities, and school systems throughout the United States.
Multicultural Initiatives Research Team
The Multicultural Initiatives (MCI) Research Team conducts work in equity and difficult dialogues.
News
Broton receives grant to pursue mission-aligned project
Bowman explores achieving equitable college student outcomes in STEM fields
Office Hours Podcast: Sherry Watt
