School of Education

Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations (ELPF)

The mission of Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations (ELPF) is to prepare and professionally advance educational leaders in the fields of P-12 and higher education.  To align with this mission, we are driven by the following goals:

  • To foster learning, listening, reflection and renewal

  • To promote diversity, equity and social justice

  • To emphasize critical inquiry, dialogue, effective communication and the importance of positive human relationships

  • To enhance the capacity of individuals to be education entrepreneurs and leaders of organizations, which reflect new practices and traditions

  • To create meaningful educational processes and experiences

  • To develop transformational/constructivist leaders

  • To create democratic educational arenas

  • To use technology to enhance educational experiences

Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Educational Administration

Educational Specialist in Educational Administration

  • Initial School Administration
  • Advanced Principalship (Elementary, Middle, Secondary)
  • Special Education Administration
  • Superintendency (online program)

Educational Doctorate in Educational Administration

Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in ELPF

 

Contact us

Megan Kean
Administrative Assistant
School of Education, Room 328
Phone:  (816) 235-2716
Fax:  (816) 235-5270
(Attn: ELPF)
Email:  keanme@umkc.edu

Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:  8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Resources

Faculty Research

Location

615 E. 52nd St.
Kansas City, MO  64110-2401