Educational Administration
Preparing professionals to serve at all levels of 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.
We are committed to providing quality instruction and support to individuals who:
- Have demonstrated leadership potential within an educational setting and have expressed interest in pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership.
- Hold a master's degree and wish to pursue a specific professional educator certificate.
- Are interested in earning an EdS, EdD or PhD degree.
- Wishes to improve their educational leadership knowledge and skills.
Courses available 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.

The University of Dayton Department of Educational Administration is 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.

A new partnership between the University of Dayton and Dayton Public Schools allows DPS educators to earn a master's degree or principal licensure in the context of the unique needs of urban school leaders.

The U.S. News 2024 rankings of Best Graduate Schools of Education have been released, and the University of Dayton ranks 157th, an increase in the rankings of 19 points from the 2023 report.

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.