The department of Educational Policy, Research, and Administration promotes scholarship and pedagogy focused on cutting-edge education policy issues in four academic concentrations: Educational Leadership; Higher Education; International Education; and Research in Education, Measurement, and Psychometrics.  Faculty and graduate students engage in research, outreach, and learning activities that integrate theoretical perspectives with current issues of policy and practice.  The department contributes to scholarly discourse, policy deliberations, and leadership development, relying on advanced educational research and evaluation methodologies.

The department currently offers the Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership (with specializations in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, and International Education) and in Research, Educational Measurement and Psychometrics.  Master's degrees are offered in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, International Education, Assessment and Policy Studies in Education, and a joint degree option between Higher Education with MPPA.  The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is currently undergoing final review for minor changes.