The Department of Educational Administration (EDAD) offers rigorous, accessible and forward thinking programs that serve over 300 graduate students in both P-12 and higher education in Nebraska, across the USA, and globally. Our alums serve as principals, superintendents, student affairs professionals, admissions counselors, residence life coordinators, academic advisors, directors, and more. They’re faculty members and leaders in community colleges and on college and university campuses. They serve as researchers, professors, presidents, deans, vice chancellors, and commissioners.
They’re movers, shakers, scholars, and leaders. Huskers.
Educational Administration
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Educational Administration Master of Arts (M.A.)
Higher Education/Community College
P-12 School Leadership
Student Affairs Administration
Educational Administration Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Community Colleges Specialization
P-12 System-Level Educational Leadership Specialization
Higher Education Specialization
Educational Leadership and Higher Education Specialization Educational Studies Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Community Colleges Specialization
P-12 System-Level Educational Leadership Specialization
Higher Education Specialization
Community College Leadership Certificate
PK-8 Principal
7-12 Principal
PK-12 Principal
Special Education Supervisor Endorsement
Superintendent Endorsement
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EDAD Impact and Inspiration Awards
In 2019, the Department of Educational Administration (EDAD) created two annual awards to honor the contributions of its alumni and students. The Impact Award recognizes an alum whose leadership and innovation have made a meaningful difference in their field or community. The Inspiration Award celebrates a current student whose academic excellence and engagement enrich the EDAD learning experience.
Local & Global Reach
Our Husker Scholars come from around the globe, both near and far. We serve over 300 graduate students in both P-12 and higher education in Nebraska, across the USA, and globally.
Our Community of Scholars
The Department of Educational Administration is a vibrant community of scholars and leaders students who are building relationships with classmates across Nebraska, the USA, and beyond. They’re exploring theory, conducting research, and collaborating with peers and faculty to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities at the PK-12, community college, and higher education levels.
Our Research & Engagements
Our faculty members have studied at some of the most prestigious institutions in America and beyond. They conduct leading research and outreach into the most pressing and complex challenges in education, sharing it with students in the classroom and other higher education scholars and practioners across the country and globe. Connecting theory, research, and real-world practice is what we do.
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