Academics
Explore UL Lafayette's M.Ed. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, plus advising and curriculum resources for educational leadership students.
The Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership offers two graduate degrees for educators ready to lead: a master's that prepares you for Louisiana school leader certification and a doctorate for leaders in K-12 systems, higher education, and state and federal education agencies. We connect research and theory with practice, so you'll take steps toward effective leadership every time you come to class.
Compare Our Programs
| Program | Who it's for | Format | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education in Educational Leadership | Certified teachers with at least three years of teaching experience who want to become school leaders | Hybrid cohort, about half face-to-face and half online. Starts each fall; two years. | 30 |
| Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership | Educators with a master's degree who want to lead in K-12 systems, higher education, or education agencies | Executive format: Friday evening and Saturday classes four times each fall and spring, plus online activities | 60+ beyond the master's |
Plan Your Path
Curriculum & Catalogs
Find your degree plan and learn which catalog year applies to you.
Advising
Find your advisor, choose your dissertation chair, and keep track of graduation deadlines.
Foundations Courses for Future Teachers
We also teach educational foundations, educational psychology, and classroom assessment courses, with field experiences, for students preparing to teach in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, the Department of Counseling, and the School of Kinesiology.
Looking for teaching or other education programs? Visit College of Education & Human Development Academics.