Educational leadership is a natural next step for many teachers, but also a valuable learning opportunity for professionals working at colleges and universities and for community leaders working to improve educational opportunities in their neighborhoods and cities.
With that in mind, our educational leadership programs prepare the next generation of leaders to make an impact in 21st-century schools and provide them with the skills they need to move their careers in education forward. Whether you’re looking to pursue leadership roles in PK-12 schools or higher education or chart your own course of study through our Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, we can help you get to where you want to go.
| Degree program | Emphasis areas offered | Program overview | Estimated cost |
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| M.A. in Educational Administration | Provides entry-level preparation for students interested in administrative roles with K-12 schools or in higher education. |
$16,909-$18,446*
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| Ed.S. in Educational Aministration |
Executive Superintendency (not currently accepting new students) |
Develop a broad understanding and gain experience across the whole professional field while acquiring in-depth knowledge in at least one specialized field in educational administration. |
$18,446*
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| Ed.D. in Educational Administration | Designed for students looking to become administrative leaders in urban and metropolitan school districts and colleges and universities. |
$21,521-$27,670*
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| Ph.D. in Education | Designed for practitioners and aspiring researchers, this program examines critical issues in education and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to identify potential solutions. |
$30,744* |
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| Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations |
NA |
This program is no longer accepting students. Current students can find information about their program on the School of Graduate Studies website. |
$29,207-$32,281*
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| Minor in Exercise Science |
NA |
Designed for students pursuing careers in fitness, coaching or health promotion. |
$9,008** |
*Based on Resident and Graduate Metro rate. For illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs may differ.
**Based on Missouri/Kansas resident, non-degree undergraduate student rate. For illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs may differ.
Explore cost of attendance for more detailed cost information.
The UMKC department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations is proud to offer the UMKC Pathways to Leadership in Urban Schools (UMKC PLUS) program. UMKC PLUS is a two-year principal certification and master’s degree program (or Ed.S. program for those who have already earned a master’s degree in a field outside of education) for talented educators who want to become transformational school leaders.
