Educational Leadership and Policy Wiki
Welcome!
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) at The University of Texas at Austin is recognized as providing graduate programs of distinction and is considered one of the most outstanding in the nation, consistently ranking top ten in the U.S. News and World Report. In addition to the Program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy (PHELP), the Department houses the Public School Executive Leadership (PSEL) Program.
On behalf of the faculty and staff of The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, welcome to The University of Texas at Austin! We are pleased you have selected The University of Texas for your academic pursuits and look forward to helping you meet your educational goals and career aspirations.
Please be sure to review the Educational Leadership and Policy handbook, which contains valuable information that you will need over the course of the program, including detailed information on your rights and responsibilities as a student. The honor code, academic policies and other student responsibilities and expectations are addressed, and you are strongly encouraged to read and become familiar with the contents of this handbook. You will be held accountable for adhering to the policies and procedures outlined, so please read it carefully and let the program staff know if you have any questions or concerns. Again, welcome to The University of Texas at Austin. We look forward to working with you over the course of the program.
NOTE: Many of the policies and procedures described in this document follow the more general guidelines established in the current Graduate Catalog (http://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/graduate), as well as those outlined in the General Information Bulletin (https://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/general-information). The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy is a part of the Graduate School at The University of Texas at Austin and is thus subject to the policies established by the Graduate Assembly.
Be sure to check out our Campus Resources and Policies, as well as Student Academic Support for more information!
Prospective Students
New Students
- Student Involvement
- Student Financial Services
- Student Organization: Education Leadership and Policy Student/Professional Association (ELPSA)
- Tuition and Fees
- ID, EID and Technology
- Parking and Housing
Master's of Education
- Student Placement Exchange: PHELP and EPP Master's
- Higher Education Leadership and Policy, M.Ed. (PHELP)
- Educational Policy and Planning (EPP), M.Ed.
- Texas Principal Leadership Academy, M.Ed. (TPLA)
Doctorate of Education
- Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Ed.D. (EEDD)
- Education Policy and Planning (EPP), Ph.D.
- Cooperative Superintendency Program, Ed.D. (CSP)
- Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Ph.D. (PHELP)
Key Dates and Deadlines
Advising, Registration and Transferring Coursework
Doctoral Program Milestones
- Doctoral Stages
- Mid-Program Review
- Specialization Paper Policy
- Formation of a Dissertation Committee
- Proposal Process
- Applying for Candidacy
- Final Oral Examination
- Report of Dissertation form via DocuSign
- Final Submission of Dissertation/Treatise
GSC Members
Student Academic Resources
- National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) Institutional Membership
- Student Organizations and Publications
- Conducting Literature Reviews by Dr. Bukoski
- iThenticate
- Academic Resources
- Research and Writing
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Student Travel Award Support Request Application
Grad Life at UT Austin
- Financial Assistance and Tuition
- Technology Resources
- Important Institutional Policies
- Access to Necessities
- Campus Information
- Student Interests
- Disability and Access (D&A)
- Student Responsibilities
- Graduate Student Mentoring
- Graduate Student Jobs and Career Support
- Counseling and Mental Heath
- Campus Resources and Policies
- Emergency Resources for Students
- Lactation/ Quiet Room
- Leaves of Absence, Withdrawal, or Self-Termination
- Reflection Space
- Graduate Student Profiles
ELP Documents, Forms and Links
ELP Moment of Recognition
ELP TPLA Library
Archived Pages
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Main Office
George I. Sanchez Building
3rd Floor, Room 348
Phone: (512) 471-7551
Mailing Address
Department of Educational Leadership & Policy
The University of Texas at Austin
1912 Speedway STOP D5400
Austin, TX 78712-1604
University Resources
College Resources
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