Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC)

Explore interdisciplinary programs in educational leadership, policy, and cultural foundations of education. We prepare educators for faculty and leadership roles in schools, universities, organizations, and communities.

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School of Education | Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC)

The Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC) prepares students for faculty, service, and leadership positions across educational and other organizational settings. Programs focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed to lead K-12 schools and districts, teach and administrate in colleges and universities, analyze educational systems, and research and understand the cultural contexts that shape learning.

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Become a School Principal
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Ph.D. and PMC in Cultural Foundations
Education Studies Undergraduate Minor
PBC in Community Engagement School Leadership

Beyond the classroom

Learning extends far beyond traditional classroom settings. Explore these events and opportunities designed to connect ideas with real-world dialogue, practice, and impact.

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Brock’s Critical Conversation Conference

This Conference brings together educators, students, leaders, and community members to engage the urgent socio-political issues shaping the United States. Participants leave with practical tools for meaningful dialogue, teaching, and positive community impact.

Learn more about the Brock’s Critical Conversation Conference
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Rebecca Carver Institute

The Rebecca Carver Institute on Experiential Learning (RCI) is a recurring professional learning event focused on helping participants understand and apply experiential education. The institute honors Dr. Rebecca Carver’s pioneering research and lasting contributions to the field.

Learn More About the Rebecca Carver Institute

Why ELC?

Why Students Choose ELC

  • Attention to leadership, policy, and cultural foundations of education
  • Focus on how schools, communities, and educational systems function and intersect
  • Faculty focus on a student-centered approach to education
  • Programs are grounded in real-world application and research
  • Programs provide pathways for educators to advance into different career roles

Careers That Make an Impact

Masters in School Administration and PMC in School Administration graduates serve in school-based leadership roles such as assistant principals and principals.

Ed.D. and Ph.D. graduates serve in roles such as professors and teachers, administrators in K-12 school systems and higher education, directors of non-profits, community educators, and many more.

The Education Studies Undergraduate Minor, PBC in Community Engaged School Leadership, and PMC in Cultural Foundations and Social Justice provide knowledge useful to students in navigating various professional pathways.

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  • PE3 Event

    Partnerships. Engagement. Experiential Education (PE3): Empowering Learners

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What our Students are Saying…

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    Spartan Voices: Diego Mureño

    Diego Mureño is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program. The Marion, N.C., graduated this fall.

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ELC Research & Publications

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    Navigating the Ethical Dilemmas of Generative AI

    Dr. Kathy Hytten – Publication Spotlight: Featuring recent faculty research and scholarly impact.

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Meet Our ELC Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS (ELC)

elc@uncg.edu

336.334.3490


Location: School of Education Building, Room 366

Mailing Address: 1300 Spring Garden St.
Greensboro, NC 27412

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