Advance your educational leadership career

Earn your doctorate, masters, or advanced studies certificate online through UNI

Our online educational leadership programs offer flexibility while keeping with UNI’s tradition of a personalized, highly engaging, educational experience for practicing educators and leaders. You’ll study with the same group of peers throughout your program - allowing you to expand your professional network as you advance your credentials. 

Available Programs

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Prepare to take the next step as an expert in your field, transforming today’s educational settings and communities. Four intensive study areas are available: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership - Principalship and Superintendent tracks, and Director of Special Education.

Superintendency ASC

Join our performance-based program that focuses on maximizing on-site skill development and minimizing class time - allowing you to work with award-winning faculty and mentors.

Principalship MAE/ASC

Study with award-winning faculty and gain hands-on experience as you advance your school administrative career. Courses are delivered online with a six-day engaging experience on the UNI campus during the first summer term.

Special Education Director Endorsement

Develop expert skills in educational policy, facility planning, human resources, and theories in special education. This program fulfills requirements for Iowa Endorsement #239.