District-Level Leadership
The IU School of Education at IUPUI has a number of offerings for students interested in advanced study and leadership roles. These include dual degree, licensure*, and minor options that complement our 90-credit hour PhD in Urban Education Studies.
The IU School of Education at IUPUI offers a 24-credit hour state-approved licensure program for students interested a district leadership position.
- District-level Administrator license: Students with a post-Masters degree from an accredited institution may earn an Indiana District-level Administrators (DLA) license. This program may be completed in as little 24 months, which includes a year-long practicum.
IU’s Collaborative On-line EdS in Educational Leadership
Another option for students with interest in educational leadership is the 60-credit hour IU Collaborative On-line EdS in Educational Leadership. This a fully on-line degree delivered through a collaboration of IUPUI and IU’s regional campuses of IU East, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast. As noted below, the degree may be combined with licensure* options. (Students may transfer up to 36 credit hours into the the degree program).
- EdS with Building-level OR District-level Licensure: Students interested in post-Masters study and positions as building or district leaders may earn an Indiana District-level Administrators (DLA) license or an Indiana Building-level Administrators (DLA) license en route to completing the EdS program.
- EdS with Building-level AND District-level Licensure: Students interested in post-Masters study and positions as building or district leaders may earn an may earn both the Indiana District-level Administrators (DLA) and Building-level Administrators (DLA) licenses en route to completing the EdS degree program.
Option related to the PhD In Urban Education Studies
- PhD with District-level Licensure: Students interested in district-level leadership positions may earn an Indiana District-level Administrators (DLA) license en route to completing the PhD program.
