Dear Prospective and Current Students, Alumni, and Friends,

Welcome to the website for the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy. This web site explains our programs to those interested in the graduate study in our Department.  If you are interested in understanding the issues and developing skills in leadership in a variety of settings, adult learning, organizational effectiveness, policy formation, and research methodologies you may have come to the right place.

The Department offers the following degree and certificate programs, each supported by an outstanding faculty. These are:

• Adult Education (MEd, EdS, EdD and PhD in Adult Education)
• Human Resource and Organizational Development (MEd)
• Educational Administration and Policy (MEd, EdS, and PhD in Educational Administration and Policy; and EdD in Educational Leadership)
• Qualitative Research (Qualitative Studies Interdisciplinary Certificate)

Our department faculty challenge and engage students in rigorous graduate education programs focused on intellectual inquiry, research, and practice. The department’s programs offer students the opportunity to explore their commitments and acquire expertise about a variety of issues facing educational leaders, policy analysts, and researchers within the United States and internationally. Our programs envision the preparation of leaders who create and share knowledge and strategies to improve the quality of life of individuals and organizations.

Once again, I welcome you on behalf of the Department faculty and staff to communicate with us about your interest in our programs. I hope your browsing experience is informative and helpful.

With warmest regards,

Roy P. Martin
Professor and Interim Department Head