Programs

Purdue University is one of America's leading research universities. It is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has an annual student enrollment of approximately 37,000 including 6,000 graduate students. Our graduate programs in educational foundations and administration prepare individuals for a variety of leadership positions in education. We offer Master's and Doctoral degrees with specializations in P-12 leadership, higher education administration, and cultural foundations of education.

Licensing for principals and superintendents is incorporated into the degree programs, although some additional coursework, depending on the student?s previous background, may be required beyond the degree to acquire some licenses. All of our P-12 leadership programs are designed around the building and district level standards established by the Indiana Professional Standards Board.

For principals and other school administrators interested in pursuing an advanced degree part-time, the Cohort Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership offers an opportunity to earn a Ph.D. and superintendent's license by utilizing distance learning technology to deliver courses. A combination of interactive video, Vista, and a few Saturday meetings on campus each semester provide students the opportunity to interact with their classmates in other parts of the state.

We have two degree specializations within the higher education master's degree program: College Student Personnel and Higher Education Administration.

Most of our students are part-time, working as full-time teachers, school administrators, or professionals at higher education institutions. There are however, opportunities for full-time study for those interested in pursing their degrees in that manner, but applications must be received early to be considered for fellowship and graduate assistantships.

Our faculty have diverse backgrounds in P-12 administration, higher education administration, and foundations of education. Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty, identify their areas of interest, select a major professor, and submit a plan of study early in their degree programs.

For more information, visit the Overview of Graduate Program Areas available through the Department of Educational Studies.