Welcome to the Department of Educational Administration

The Department of Educational Administration is recognized as providing graduate programs of distinction and is considered one of the most outstanding in the nation being currently ranked fourth overall in the latest US News and World Report. In addition to higher education, specialization is offered in community college leadership, and public school executive leadership.

Although each program, including higher education, involves unique specialization coursework, a common core of knowledge is required of all students and is assessed by oral and written examinations.

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January 26 - New Higher Education Administration Program Awards announced

 The Higher Education Administration program at The University of Texas at Austin proudly invites applications for three new awards that recognize student and alumni excellence. We invite applications for two prestigious graduate student awards and one alumni award meant to honor academic and service excellence within our scholarly and professional community. The application deadline is March 31st, 2012.
 
The Dr. Sharon H. Justice Student Leadership Award and the Dr. Bill Lasher Doctoral Student Excellence Award will annually recognize outstanding scholarship and professionalism by graduate students in our Higher Education Administration program. A third award, the Dr. V. Ray Cardozier Alumni Excellence Award will periodically recognize a graduate of the Higher Education Administration doctoral program.
 
For more information on these awards, please visit the HED Leadership and Excellence Awards page.

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Jan 6 - New Higher Education Leadership Program (HELP)

The Higher Education Administration and the Community College Leadership Program are now under the Higher Education Leadership Program.

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Nov 8 - New Philanthropy/Development track in Higher Education Administration Announced

The Philanthropy/Development track in Higher Education Administration is a masters' portfolio program for graduate students interested in philanthropy, fundraising and development work at state institutions. The program explores the history and best practices of development and philanthropy work as it relates to higher education.  The program also offers professional development and internship opportunities.

More information can be found on the HED Masters Degree page.

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New Masters of Education in Educational Policy and Planning (EPP)
Degree Program Announced

The Educational Policy and Planning Masters Program (EPP) prepares leaders for careers in policy analysis. Students who complete the Masters with an emphasis in Educational Policy will be prepared for work in state capitols, think tanks, or consulting agencies.

More information can be found on the EPP Masters Specialization page.