Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP)
Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP)
Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) students examine the critical issues facing American education today from political, economic, cultural, social and managerial perspectives.
Ph.D. Program
The doctoral program builds upon the student's previous studies to develop a deeper understanding of the foundations needed for research and school leadership.
The program takes a three-part approach:
- A year-long set of course work
- In-depth studies in two or more areas of specialization
- Participation in college level teaching and dissertation research
Download Ph.D. program brochure (PDF).
Master's Program
ILPS graduate students are prepared for leadership positions in K-12, higher education, government and as researchers.
The 40-unit, 10-course program includes seven core courses and three electives.
A Preliminary Administrative Service Credential can be obtained by completing the School Leadership & Management program or the Policy Studies Reform specializations and required fieldwork.
Download Master's program brochure (PDF).
The Faculty
Natalie Becker, Assistant Professor
Research Areas
Impact of schools on families, migrant education.
Steven T. Bossert, Dean and Professor
Research Areas
Sociology of education, instructional leadership, organizational change, qualitative methods
John S. Levin, Professor
Research Areas
Organization behaviors in higher education institutions, particularly in community colleges
Douglas Mitchell, Professor
Research Areas
Educational Policy, Social Science Theory, School Politics
Robert K. Ream, Assistant Professor
Research Areas
Educational Policy, School Reform, Race Relations
Jane Zykowski, Lecturer
Research Areas
Administration and leadership of the school, the superintendency, and organizational change
For more information, contact:
Vanda Yamaguchi, Director-Graduate Student AffairsGraduate School of Education
Univ. of California, Riverside
1124 Sproul Hall
Riverside, CA 92521-0128
Tel: (951) 827-6362
Fax: (951) 827-3942
E-mail: Vanda Yamaguchi