Educational Organization and Leadership
333 Education
1310 South Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2155
Fax: (217) 244-3378
E-mail: EOL-INFO@illinois.edu
Major: Educational Organization and Leadership
Degrees Offered: Ed.M., M.S., C.A.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.
Graduate Concentrations: Higher Education (available to all degrees), Educational Administration and Leadership (available to all degrees)
Graduate Minor: College Teaching
Off-Campus Program: Educational Organization and Leadership
Degrees Offered: Ed.M., C.A.S., Ed.D.
Online Program: Educational Organization and Leadership
Degree Offered: Ed.M.
Medical Scholars Program: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Organization and Leadership and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) through the Medical Scholars Program
Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Educational Organization and Leadership offers degrees in two areas of specialization with various curricular options within each. Our programs in Educational Administration and Leadership (EAL) prepare students for career positions such as building-level leadership, central office administration, education policy analysis, scholarly research, and the professorate. The programs in Higher Education (HE) prepare current and future administrators, educators, and researchers in all phases of the field of higher education. Both specializations offer masters, certificate of advanced study, and doctoral degrees. The Educational Administration and Leadership specialization also offers state licensure requirements for the General Administrative Endorsement and Superintendent Endorsement. The Educational Administration and Leadership Ed.M. and C.A.S. degrees with General Administrative Endorsement are offered on the Urbana-Champaign campus and in the Chicago region. Individuals interested in Higher Education can pursue masters', certificate of advanced study, and doctoral degrees on the Urbana-Champaign campus. The Ph.D. programs are offered only for full-time students on the Urbana-Champaign campus, while Ed.D. programs are being offered in cohort fashion both in Urbana-Champaign and in Oak Brook, IL. The online Ed.M. degree in focused on P-20 Educational Leadership and Policy and encompasses coursework from both the EAL and HE program areas. Although students may not earn a Graduate Concentration with the online degree, they do have an opportunity to specialize in either EAL or HE.
Admission
Applicants should consult the department website for more detailed information and should apply online at www.ed.illinois.edu/eol/admissions/howtoapply/. The online application package requires a statement of purpose, current resume, and three letters of recommendation (which may be submitted either online or separately). Applicants for Educational Administration and Leadership are also required to complete the online personal information form. Doctoral candidates being considered for admission may be invited for an interview (which may, in some cases, be conducted by phone) and also will be asked to complete (or submit) an additional writing sample. GRE scores are required for admission to the Ph.D. program, but not for the Ed.D. program. International students must submit TOEFL scores unless they have a previous degree from a recognized U.S. university. The Department does not have an official cut-off score, although the score is used as part of the overall information considered. International students also are required to submit a declaration of financial ability to support themselves through their program of studies.
Degree Requirements
*For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Web site, the College of Education Graduate Programs Handbook, and the Graduate College Handbook.
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Foundation Courses EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 404, 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 | 4 | 4 |
| Social Foundation Courses EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Philosophical Foundation Courses EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Elective Hours: 400/500-Level Hours Required: 12 hours (Independent Study and Thesis Hours included) 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 12 hours |
24 | 24 | 24 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is not required. | |||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Foundation Courses EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 404, 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 407 or 408: 4 hours |
4 | 4 | 4 |
| Social Foundation Courses EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| Philosophical Foundation Courses EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
| 400/500-Level Hours Required: 12 hours (Independent Study included); 16 hours for Educational Administration concentration 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 12 hours |
24 | 24 | 28 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 | 0-8 | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 36 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is not required. | |||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| If the student does not have a Masters degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Foundation Courses must be completed: Psychological Foundation Courses EPSY 400, 401, 402, or 485: 2 hours AND EPSY 404, 405, 406, or 430: 2 hours OR EPSY 407 or 408: 4 hours Social Foundation Courses EPS 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 421, 423, 424, or 426: 2 hours Philosophical Foundation Courses EPS 401, 410, 411, 412, 413, or 414: 2 hours |
4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hours Required from Concentration List: | n/a | 24 | 24 |
| Elective Hours: 500-Level Hours Required: 16 hours (Independent Study included) General Coursework Required: 16 hours; 20 hours for Educational Administration concentration |
32 | 8 | 8 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 | 0-8 | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 32 | 32 | 36 |
| Other Requirements:*A concentration is not required. | |||
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirement (minimum applied toward degree) | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Research Methods | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 500-Level Hours Required from Concentration List: | 24 | 24 (max of 4 hours of 599 can be applied toward this requirement) | |
| Elective Hours: General Coursework Required | 36 | 12 | 12 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-12 | 0-12 | 0-12 |
| Thesis Hours Required– EOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 4-16 | 4-16 | 4-16 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is not required. (all programs) Masters Degree Required for Admission to Ed.D. Continuous Enrollment: 4 hours each fall and spring semester until passing the preliminary examination, 4 hours during the graduating semester, and 0 hours for all other semesters Residency: 16 hours over 4 consecutive semesters of study on campus Qualifying Exams Required Human Subjects approval Preliminary Exam Required Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required Dissertation Deposit Required |
3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Organization and Leadership
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration | Required Hours-Higher Education concentration | Required Hours-Educational Administration concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competence in one of four research specialization areas. These courses are required, but hours do not count toward the degree. (The number of hours needed varies.) (all programs) | |||
| 500-Level Hours Required from Concentration List: | 24 | 24 (max of 4 hours of 599 can be applied toward this requirement) | |
| Elective Hours: Minimum Hours Required in Education: 32 hours General Coursework Required: 28 hours (no concentration, 32 with concentration) |
60 | 36 | 36 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-12 | 0-12 | 0-12 |
| Thesis Hours Required – EOL 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 4-32 | 4-32 | 4-32 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Other Requirements:* A concentration is not required. (all programs) Masters Degree Required for Admission to PhD Continuous Enrollment: 4 hours each fall and spring semester until passing the preliminary examination and during the graduating semester and 0 hours for all other semesters Residency: 2 consecutive full-time (12 hours) semesters of study on campus Early Research Requirement Qualifying Exam Required Human Subjects approval Preliminary Exam Required Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required Dissertation Deposit Required |
3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Graduate Minor
The Department of Educational Organization and Leadership (EOL) offers a Graduate Minor in College Teaching. The minor provides students with the opportunity to explore the scholarly literature on and practice of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings. Students in good standing in the Illinois Graduate College are eligible to apply for the minor. For additional information, please contact EOL.
Requirements
Required Courses: |
Required Hours |
EOL 572 and 585 |
8 |
One of EOL 573, 574, 582 or 586 |
4 |
Total Hours |
12 |
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall |
12 |
Other Requirements:* |
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In addition to the minor requirements students must also complete the requirements of their major degree. The major department determines which and how many minor hours may also be applied to the major degree. Please contact your department for more information. |
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Note: Students within the major can not minor in the same program.
Off-Campus Programs
The EOL department offers selected off-campus programs in the Chicago region, through the use of a cohort model. The Ed.M. and C.A.S. degree options with General Administrative Endorsement are offered at Oak Brook, IL and in the city of Chicago. Two Ed.D. degree cohorts also are available at Oak Brook: Community College Executive Leadership and Superintendent Endorsement. Students enrolled in the Oak Brook Ed.D. program also attend selected classes on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Requirements for the off-campus Ed.M., C.A.S., and Ed.D. programs are identical to the on-campus degrees.
Online Program
This Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy represents a unique opportunity to gain a P-20 perspective, with an enhanced policy focus on issues related to educational organizations. This program strives to develop primary, secondary, and postsecondary educational leaders, administrators, and policy analysts who seek to understand and address critical P-12 and higher education issues. Students will study different educational leadership and policy practices and theories with particular focus paid to educational access, equity, and excellence. Because this program provides shared perspective on both EAL and HE program areas, Graduate Concentrations are not offered with the online degree. However, students will have the opportunity to specialize in P-12 leadership and policy or in higher education and policy. This program does not provide administrative licensure.
Master of Education (Ed.M.)
| Required Courses: | Required Hours-No concentration |
|---|---|
| Psychological Foundation Course EPSY 407 |
4 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundation Course EPS 405 |
4 |
| EOL 540, 549, 580 and 588 | 16 |
| Elective Hours: 500-Level Hours Required in Education: 12 hours |
12 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 0-8 |
| Total Hours (minimum) | 36 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
Medical Scholars Program
The Medical Scholars Program permits highly qualified students to integrate the study of medicine with study for a graduate degree in a second discipline, including Educational Organization and Leadership. Students may apply to the Medical Scholars Program prior to beginning graduate school or while in the graduate program. Applicants to the Medical Scholars Program must meet the admissions standards for and be accepted into both the doctoral graduate program and the College of Medicine. Students in the dual degree program must meet the specific requirements for both the medical and graduate degrees. On average, students take eight years to complete both degrees. Further information on this program is available by contacting the Medical Scholars Program, 125 Medical Sciences Building, (217) 333-8146 or at www.med.illinois.edu/msp.
Facilities and Resources
Each student completing a degree program in the EOL department is assigned a graduate advisor, who is available to assist the student with planning the program of study and determining degree requirements, courses, and timelines for degree completion.
The College of Education also has many resources to assist graduate students through their academic career. The Bureau of Educational Research works with students to secure research funding and provide human subject reviews. Educational Career Services assists with job placement in educational-related settings. The Council on Teacher Education certifies candidates, provides accreditation of professional education programs; and supervision of pre-service field experiences. The Chief Information Office provides technical support, equipment checkout, and an Instructional Computing Lab. The Thesis Format Office assists students in the formatting of their thesis or dissertation for degree completion.
Financial Aid
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the college and campus. There are opportunities available through the department, the College of Education, and the Bureau of Educational Research. Campus opportunities can be found at the Graduate College and the Office of Student Financial Aid.