Why Choose Us?

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy prepares students to take leadership positions as scholars, administrators and policy analysts who positively impact education and educational organizations in Western New York, nationally and internationally. Students gain an understanding of the how and why of successful policy making and leadership. The flexibility of our programs allows students to work with world-class faculty in the classroom, in the field, on collaborative research and publication efforts. Classes are small, informal and engaging.

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, our department is strengthened by the diversity of backgrounds and global perspectives represented.

As a public school in the SUNY system, the University at Buffalo has a worldwide reputation for excellence, but costs much less than private schools. In addition, the cost of living in Buffalo is well below the national average. Your dollar simply goes further here.

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

As a graduate, you will be equipped to find professional employment in:

Our alumni work in areas of:

The University at Buffalo is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The Graduate School of Education's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy offers programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.