Department of Educational Leadership at NAU

Educational leaders creating tomorrow’s opportunities

Our programs prepare competent and committed professionals who will make positive differences for children, young adults, and others in school.

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 Educational Leadership at both the master’s and doctoral levels
non-degree certification programs leading to state certification as a supervisor, principal, or superintendent in public schools

Explore our degrees

Master's Degrees

Doctoral Degrees

Certificates

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.

Benefits of our programs

the first and only university in Arizona with NCATE accreditation
convenience, ease, and flexibility of course delivery
high pass rates that lead to successful careers
issuance of an institutional recommendation upon completion of a certification program
professors that are practicing school leaders
rigorous program that combines theory and practice

News

NAU, Chair Academy partner to develop next generation of higher education leaders

Posted by College of Education on July 16, 2018

A need to develop leaders who can navigate the fast-changing landscape of higher education has led to a new partnership between Northern Arizona University and The Chair Academy, a Mesa Community College-based organization that offers leadership development programs for college and university faculty and administrators. Under the partnership agreement, participants who complete The Chair Academy’s Foundation Academy Program can apply the credits to a graduate certificate or a master’s degree in community college and higher education leadership at NAU. The partnership brings together…

State Superintendent Salaries: How Much Do They Make? (Explore the Data)

Posted by Educational Leadership on May 21, 2018

State superintendents in recent years have been given increased responsibilities, but in many cases their salaries have not kept pace. That's had implications for recruitment and retention. Read More Source: Education Week

How Long Do Big-City Superintendents Actually Last?

Posted by Educational Leadership on May 21, 2018

An oft-cited misconception of the longevity of urban schools chiefs is being debunked by a new look at the data on superintendent tenure. Read More Source: Education Week

Jenyl Johnson, M.Ed., Northern Arizona University

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