Educational Leadership and Administration Program

The educational leadership and administration program at Union College – Barbourville prepares students for careers as educational leaders, administrators, and policy makers. The program focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other education organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. Program courses include a practical component, training in observation and research techniques, evaluation, and creative problem solving. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer educational leadership and administration program.

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Union College – Barbourville

310 College St, Barbourville, KY

Union College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Barbourville, KY, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around 1,400 students enroll at Union College per year.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 850 to 1010 on the SAT and within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Union College. Union College admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 24% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at unionky.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $2,900 each year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Union College Bulldogs participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.unionky.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Barbourville offers a master's degree program in educational leadership and administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.6% from 2014 to 2024

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, elementary and secondary school employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Distance Learning Coordinators

Description

Coordinate day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).