UTK Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

UTK Educational Leadership & Policy Studies We prepare effective leaders for PreK–12 schools and colleges; researchers and policy scholars and educational policy leaders.

Our Student Affairs and Higher Education (SAHE) Program, formerly known as College Student Personnel (CSP), aims to prep...
06/04/2026

Our Student Affairs and Higher Education (SAHE) Program, formerly known as College Student Personnel (CSP), aims to prepare graduate students for work serving others in higher education or related services!

This program provides students with an education grounded in research, theory, and practical experience. Check out the link below to learn more!

STUDENT AFFAIRS AND HIGHER EDUCATION (PENDING CRC APPROVAL) Thank you for visiting our page and for your interest in the Student Affairs and Higher Education (formerly College Student Personnel) program. Pending approval, we anticipate reopening our graduate application soon. Please check back for u...

The Master's of Science (MS) degree within the ELPS department with a concentration in adult & continuing education (ACE...
06/03/2026

The Master's of Science (MS) degree within the ELPS department with a concentration in adult & continuing education (ACED) is taught through a distance education program we call Ed Psych Online

This degree is designed for professionals working in school settings, colleges/universities, business and government, as well as those preparing for future work in these related areas!

https://cehhs.utk.edu/elps/academic-programs/adult-continuing-education/edpsych-online/

The Educational Administration (EDAM) doctoral program within ELPS is directed toward developing practitioner-scholars w...
06/02/2026

The Educational Administration (EDAM) doctoral program within ELPS is directed toward developing practitioner-scholars who understand the power of ideas and who place those ideas in service to improve educational practice.

In addition, the program seeks to develop both the skill and disposition for thoughtful inquiry, policy analysis, and evaluation! Learn more on our website!

The mission of the Higher Education Administration (HEAM) PhD program is to offer advanced graduate study to those stude...
05/28/2026

The mission of the Higher Education Administration (HEAM) PhD program is to offer advanced graduate study to those students aspiring to enhance their leadership knowledge and skill for service in their current positions; to establish knowledge and skill bases for more responsible and executive leadership appointment; and to build the capacity and inclination for active participation in policy for service in administrative, faculty, and policy scholar roles!

The mission of the Higher Education Administration PhD program is t...

For over 60 years, ELPS has prepared talented and passionate individuals to take on leadership roles in schools, college...
05/27/2026

For over 60 years, ELPS has prepared talented and passionate individuals to take on leadership roles in schools, colleges, and other organizations. Education plays a crucial role in fostering social mobility and reducing longstanding inequities in American society. Our graduates are at the forefront of addressing these challenging problems through their roles leading educational organizations and conducting cutting-edge research.

ELPS courses are taught by world-class faculty who are at the forefront of tackling key societal challenges and are supported by outstanding staff members. Our faculty include leading scholars and practitioners in their areas of study who are dedicated teachers and mentors!

The Adult & Continuing Education program is designed to help participants broaden ideas and competency to live and work ...
05/26/2026

The Adult & Continuing Education program is designed to help participants broaden ideas and competency to live and work within society, while also learning skills in order to make contributions to the areas of adult and continuing education as well as educational leadership & policy studies through presentations and the publication of original research!

Learn more here: https://cehhs.utk.edu/elps/academic-programs/adult-continuing-education/

The Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department offers an online masters of science in Educational Administration...
05/21/2026

The Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department offers an online masters of science in Educational Administration (EDAM) with a concentration in Higher Education Administration (HEAM).

The degree offers advanced graduate study for individuals who aspire to work in higher education settings including post-secondary institutions, policy and research centers, and government agencies! In addition, professionals currently working in higher education settings will also enhance their leadership knowledge and skills for service in current and future positions!

Learn more here: https://cehhs.utk.edu/elps/academic-programs/heam/higher-education-administration-ms/

Evaluation is the systematic study of an organization or program's fidelity, merit, or worth using a recognized set of n...
05/20/2026

Evaluation is the systematic study of an organization or program's fidelity, merit, or worth using a recognized set of national standards!

Students in our Ph.D. ESM program will learn about the hands-on application of evaluation procedures, as well as quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods evaluation designs! Interested? Learn more by visiting our website!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Welcome to the Alumni Family
05/18/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Welcome to the Alumni Family

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