Department
Educational Leadership
The Department of Educational Leadership offers programs that will prepare you to be a leader in your community.
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Superintendents
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Assistant Superintendents and District Leaders
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Principals
Educational Leadership Degrees
The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to an innovative, customized curriculum that emphasizes real-world experiences.
We believe effective leadership is essential in improving schools and other organizations. Our programs prepare candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to impact student achievement and lead successful school improvement initiatives.
“At Samford, you receive a successful, well-structured program where you are able to learn practical strategies that can be immediately applied to your daily work.”
—Catherine Finkley, MSE `12, Instructional Leadership Certification `16, EdS `17, EdD ‘20
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to support students pursuing their calling in education.