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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Educational leadership is a natural next step and a valuable learning opportunity for professionals working at colleges and universities and for community leaders working to improve educational opportunities in their neighborhoods and cities. With that in mind, the educational leadership programs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City prepare the next generation of leaders to make an impact in 21st-century colleges and universities and provide them with the skills they need to move their careers in education forward.
Whether you’re looking to pursue leadership roles in higher education or consider careers in para-educational or non-profit organizations, the academic programs at UMKC can help you get to where you want to go. With a Master of Arts for new and entry-level higher education administrators, and two options for those interested in moving into increasingly responsible leadership and/or research and teaching (Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), our innovative programs focus on educating leaders for urban, suburban, and rural settings and for the diverse group of students making up today's college students.
Whether you’re looking to pursue leadership roles in higher education or consider careers in para-educational or non-profit organizations, the academic programs at UMKC can help you get to where you want to go. With a Master of Arts for new and entry-level higher education administrators, and two options for those interested in moving into increasingly responsible leadership and/or research and teaching (Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), our innovative programs focus on educating leaders for urban, suburban, and rural settings and for the diverse group of students making up today's college students.
Tiffani A. Riggers-Piehl
Associate Professor of Higher Education
Degrees and Programs
M.A. in Educational Administration: Higher Education Administration Emphasis Area
Ed.D. in Educational Administration: Higher Education Administration Emphasis Area
Ph.D. in Education: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations (various emphasis areas available)
Ed.D. in Educational Administration: Higher Education Administration Emphasis Area
Ph.D. in Education: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations (various emphasis areas available)
Are any programs offered online?
No
Program Contact Name and Role
Tiffani Riggers-Piehl
Program Contact Email
riggers-piehlt@umkc.edu
Program Contact Phone Number
816-235-2458