Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
ELPA
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Our degree programs offer flexible formats, including online and on‑campus options, so you can pursue your goals in a way that fits your schedule and career path.
"I chose Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis because I was looking for a place where I could grow as a practitioner while feeling supported as an international scholar. I have found mentorship that encourages my curiosity, challenges my thinking, and values my experiences."
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News
Oct. 29, 2026
$1 Million Gift Honors Olin Cleve McDaniel and Supports Aspiring Higher Education Leaders
A $1 million gift from the estate of O. Cleve McDaniel, Ph.D. ’97, will support professional development opportunities for graduate students in Mizzou’s Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program, carrying forward the legacy of a higher education leader committed to serving others.
Aug. 18, 2026
2026 Faculty Promotions
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is proud to announce the following faculty promotions, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Professor Associate Professor Teaching Professor Teaching Professor…
July 21, 2026
From Missouri to the world: CEHD honors faculty advancing research, teaching and human impact
Effective July 1, three faculty members have been named to endowed faculty appointments, recognizing sustained excellence in research, teaching and leadership. In addition, six early-career researchers have been selected to receive the 2026-27 Nentwig Faculty Excellence Awards, honoring faculty whose innovative scholarship is shaping the future of education, health and human development.