The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Higher Education, provides academic preparation and professional development for those individuals interested in the study of educational leadership and higher education.

Are you a working professional striving to reach new heights in your educational career? Look no further! At UNL, we understand the unique challenges faced by educators like you, and we've designed our programs with your needs in mind. The EdD in P-20 Education is an applied professional degree that prepares scholarly practitioners to lead continuous improvement for equity in educational organizations at all levels. Through coursework and a Dissertation in Practice (DiP) students will gain knowledge, skills, and dispositions to:

Are you interested in pursuing a leadership role at a community college? If so, the Community College Leadership Certificate (CCLC) will prepare you to do just that! Individuals who are in, or aspire to, an instructional leadership appointment or a senior administrative position will find this program enhances their personal and professional advancement.

Student success in higher education doesn’t happen by accident. In addition to robust curricula, excellent faculty, and a solid infrastructure, it takes effective administrative leadership. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Master of Arts (M.A.) in educational administration offers students the opportunity to grow their leadership and administrative skills through a rigorous, entirely online degree.

College students today, the subjects they learn, and the learning environment are continually changing. Student affairs professionals must not only be familiar with promising practices for supporting students today, but they must be prepared to visualize the future and create programs, services, and policies for that evolving reality. The Master of Arts (MA) in educational administration with a specialization in student affairs administration offers students the opportunity to grow their understanding of various student experiences and be the future leaders of the profession.

The challenges for school leaders have never been greater. No longer are principals expected to simply manage budgets and student behavior. Today’s building-level leaders are at the forefront of school leadership and everything that comes with it, from improving instruction and student learning, to providing optimal learning environments for teachers, students, and staff, and ensuring a safe, welcoming culture and climate for all. For us, the principal is the decisive element in the building.

Students in this program will:

1. Evaluate equity and effectiveness of early childhood and family policy using theory and a variety of tools.
2. Propose and advocate for equitable and effective early childhood and family policy.
3. Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., policymakers, researchers, educators, and advocates) using varied formats (e.g., multimedia presentations, written reports, and oral presentations).

f you’re a current or aspiring Catholic school leader, Creighton University’s graduate certificate in Catholic School Leadership is for you.

You’ll learn about the various dimensions of school leadership and how to apply your skills in an authentic Catholic school setting. You’ll also learn how to lead a school faith community and build a positive Catholic culture, plan strategically to increase funding and enrollment and advocate for Catholic students and their families

A Graduate Certificate in Sports Leadership from Creighton University will help you discover what it takes to be an impactful and effective leader. Join us and learn how to lead meaningful organizational change, help develop future leaders and promote positive social changes in your community.

If you’re a current school teacher looking to enhance your credentials and make a lasting impact on your students, Creighton University’s graduate certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) is for you!