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Educational leaders creating tomorrow’s opportunities
We prepare and support educational leaders who think like scholars, engage their diverse communities in authentic ways, and transform learning environments so every student thrives.
Northern Arizona University’s Department of Educational Leadership offers:
- undergraduate and graduate courses in Educational Foundations – these serve pre-service and in-service educators and individuals interested in examining schools as sociocultural institutions
- graduate degree programs in preK-12 Educational Leadership and Community College/Higher Education Leadership at both the master’s and doctoral levels
- non-degree certification programs leading to state certification as a Principal or Superintendent
- graduate courses and a master’s in International Educational Leadership for those interested in growing their knowledge and capacity to lead in global contexts
Explore our degrees
Explore our degrees
In-state tuition for certain out-of-state students
Several Educational Leadership degree programs are now part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP).
Through the WRGP, funding is available for certain out-of-state students to earn their degree at in-state tuition rates. Find out which Educational Leadership programs qualify.
Non-resident professional licensure information
If you are not a resident of Arizona, and you are taking an online course or program leading to professional licensure, NAU cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in your state. Please check with the appropriate licensing board in your state to determine whether the course or program meets requirements for licensure in your state.