Doctoral degree links new UGA police chief to College
October 19, 2018
Dan Silk’s career in law enforcement spans decades and continents.
Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
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Overview
Known for pioneering work regionally, nationally, and internationally, the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy includes three program areas:
- Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
- Qualitative Research
- Educational Administration and Policy
Our faculty challenge and engage students in graduate programs focused on intellectual inquiry, research, and practice. Our programs prepare leaders who create and share knowledge and strategies to improve the quality of life of individuals and organizations.
Department faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for contributions in research and policy development. Our faculty members' research includes action research, multicultural perspectives in adult education, education law, gender inequity, administration, school improvement, education policy, human resource and organizational development, the superintendency, and qualitative research methods.
Our faculty are also regular contributors to the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, have an active role in the development of the State of Education in Georgia annual conference, provide leadership in supporting the lifelong learning institute on campus, and provide training to adult literacy instructors throughout the state.
Academic Programs
Master of Education (MEd)
- MEd in Educational Administration and Policy
- MEd in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
- MEd in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development (Online)
Educational Specialist (EdS)
- EdS in Education (Learning Leadership and Organization Development)
- EdS in Educational Administration and Policy (Gwinnett Campus)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- PhD in Educational Administration and Policy
- PhD in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
- PhD in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Certificates
Contact Details
- Address:
River's Crossing
850 College Station Road
Athens, Georgia 30602
- Phone: 706-542-2214
- Fax: 706-542-5873
- Email: leapinfo@uga.edu
Department head: Kathleen P. deMarrais
Faculty and Staff
News
Faculty member honored by alma mater
August 17, 2018
Longtime faculty member Carl Glickman, whose pioneering work in education during the civil rights era continues to inform his classes today, was recently honored by Colby College.
Alumna and Triple Dawg named elementary school principal
June 29, 2018
Jennifer Whitaker (BSED ’01, MED ’03, EDS ’07) has been named principal of Oconee County Primary School in Watkinsville, Georgia.
Upcoming Events
Nov
16
COE Research Conference
Connect with fellow UGA colleagues and share your research projects at the College of Education's annual Research Conference.