Preparing Professionals to Serve in School Leadership

As a student in the University of Dayton Department of Educational Administration, you'll prepare to be an educational professional who serves effectively at all levels of leadership — from preK to grade 12 — in public, Catholic and other non-public schools. We also seek to contribute to the knowledge base in school administration and provide service to all pre-K-12 schools.

Programs of Study


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Courses On Campus or Online

Students can take courses available at the university's main campus, Daniel J. Curran Place or online, allowing you to achieve your educational goals at your own pace, while maintaining your professional responsibilities.

Nationally Ranked Programs and Degrees

We are proud to offer nationally ranked programs and degrees, including U.S. News 2024 rankings of Best Graduate Schools of Education and The Princeton Review Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2025.



Educational Administration News
Continuing Education
03.22.2024

New Flexible Format for Educational Leadership Ph.D. link-arrow link-arrow

The University of Dayton’s long-standing Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership is expanding its offerings and reach by moving to a flexible hybrid format.


Contact Department of Educational Administration
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2963
937-229-3738 email