Our faculty members are engaged in research that impacts and changes our communities.

With students from across the United States and 115 countries across the world in our classes on campus and online, our department is strengthened by the diversity of backgrounds and global perspectives represented.

As a graduate, you will be equipped to find professional employment in public schools; in colleges and universities as members of the faculty or counseling center staff; and in private industry, government agencies, community social services agencies and hospitals.

The University at Buffalo is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Our Department of Educational Leadership and Policy offers programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

In addition to working with faculty researchers throughout our department and UB, you will benefit from opportunities with our community research partners.