Our vision is to be the premier leadership department at the University of Louisville, in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the nation, empowering leaders at all levels.
The Higher Education Administration program at the University of Louisville has been ranked #2 by the Best Online Master's Program in Higher Education. Read More . . .
In addition, among the educational administration online offerings, the Higher Education Administration program at UofL was also ranked #2 in the nation and received a national distinction for being most responsive to graduate student transfers into its program. Read More . . .
2016 Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) South - Distinguished Program Award for Adult Learners
2013 Malcolm Knowles Award for the Nation’s top program for Adult Learners (AAACE)
2014 National Program of Distinction in the American Public and Land Grant Universities’ MVP Awards for Campus Based Strategies for Student Success.
2013 Innovation in Educational Attainment Prize from the Gheen’s Foundation for the advancement of national adult degree attainment
On September 26, 2018, the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) awarded U of L's Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education first-place honors for its digital story about the institution’s first graduate from the competency-based program.
U of L is one of only two universities in Kentucky that are members of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)
U of L’s Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development is also a member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)
The Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Sports Administration, has attracted students from around the world (United States, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Sweden) to study with its internationally recognized faculty. Our current faculty serve on multiple editorial boards, have authored or co-authored eight sport management textbooks, and have a long history of engaging Ph.D. students in research.
The UofL Education Administration and Leadership programming promotes continuous school improvement efforts through the lens of advocacy for equity-focused programming and policies. We help develop leaders able to transform schools, districts, and educational organizations by supporting conditions allowing for teaching and learning to thrive for students and adults. Our equity-centered approach allows leaders to grow in their capacity to advocate for opportunities to level the playing field so that every student in their care reaches their full potential.
Our programming includes KY EPSB approved certification pathways for school and district leadership. Click on the buttons below to learn more about our certification pathways.
The Master's in Human Resources and Organization Development educates professionals who lead people, performance, development, and learning. In this program, you gain skills to lead human resources at both the strategic and tactical levels by facilitating discovery and critical inquiry at the individual, team, and organizational levels. In your courses you will explore cutting-edge concepts and design hands-on projects related to: Human Resource Management, Human Capital, and Organization Development.
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL), is designed for working professionals who have at least five years of work experience. You can earn credit, tuition free, for prior workplace learning and experience, take accelerated courses online or in person, and enhance your skills in leadership, evaluation, project management, and training in the workplace.
Offerings: B.S.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development encompasses five specialties: P-12 Administration, Post-secondary Administration, Sport Administration, Human Resource Development, and Evaluation. It prepares graduates to understand and perform basic and applied research in their specialty area.
Our graduate degrees in higher education provide professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in university and college settings. Our nationally recognized faculty apply their expertise as scholars and practitioners to connect classroom knowledge directly to real-world experiences. You can take classes online, in person, and in accelerated formats to fit your academic needs.
Offerings: Graduate Certificate, M.A. Ph.D.
Degree programs in our department host over 40% of UofL’s military student population. Our B.S. in OLL offers college credit for military training and experience, and our master’s programs in both Higher Education Administration and Human Resources and Organizational Development serve many military students. In addition to our thriving online programs, we offer courses in Louisville and specialized programs on-site at Fort Knox.