Educational Foundation & Leadership
- 337-482-6680
- edfl@louisiana.edu
- Cecil J. Picard Center, Room 259
About
Learn about UL Lafayette's Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership, which prepares K-12 and higher education leaders.
The Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership, part of the College of Education & Human Development, partners with educational and community leaders to build leadership skills that serve the Acadiana region, Louisiana, and beyond. We offer a Master of Education and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, and we teach the educational foundations courses that help prepare future teachers across the college.
Our Mission
In keeping with the mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the College of Education & Human Development, and the Graduate School, the Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership is committed to preservice and advanced programs, as well as university and community service. We carry out our mission by:
- Providing a descriptive study of education, both nationally and globally, from a historical, philosophical, and operational point of view
- Promoting school-community relations by providing meaningful field experiences that benefit prospective teachers and students
- Instructing students in organizational and administrative theories, training, and principles that apply to educational institutions
What Sets Us Apart
- Practitioner faculty: Our faculty combine experience in higher education and K-12 organizations, including as school and district administrators and teacher leaders.
- Learn it today, use it tomorrow: We're a practitioner-based program. What you learn in class today can be used on the job tomorrow.
- We come to you: Our M.Ed. remote cohorts bring classes to partner school districts.
- Research that's recognized: Our faculty researchers have earned national and international recognition, and our doctoral students are consistently recognized for their research.
Accreditation
Our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Learn from faculty with extensive experience as school and district leaders.
Research & Innovation
Explore department research, including the statewide CLASS observation program.
News & Events
Learn about the K-12 School Law Conference and department news.
Learn more about the College of Education & Human Development.