Work closely with educational scholars, higher education professionals, and practicing leaders.

Whether you are interested in school leadership, policy-making, or research, our top-ranked programs in Higher Education and Leadership are where you go to become a changemaker. Our programs will prepare you to make a difference in education in K-12, higher education, and beyond.

Programs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Center for Research and Undergraduate Education

Center for Research and Undergraduate Education (CRUE) focuses on undergraduate experience and outcomes in America.

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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.

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Multicultural Initiatives Research Team

The Multicultural Initiatives (MCI) Research Team conducts work in equity and difficult dialogues.

News

Bowman explores achieving equitable college student outcomes in STEM fields

Sunday, March 24, 2019
Nick Bowman and colleagues are exploring how to help college students from marginalized and underrepresented groups be more successful in STEM fields, thanks to a nearly $1.5-million-dollar National Science Foundation grant. Bowman, a professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and director of the Center for Research on Undergraduate Education, serves as the grant co-principal investigator...
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Office Hours Podcast: Sherry Watt

Friday, January 8, 2021
The inaugural episode of the University of Iowa College of Education Office Hours podcast features Sherry Watt, professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
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Broton explores impact of campus meal vouchers on needs security in higher education

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
A new report explores the impact of campus meal vouchers on needs security in higher education.