The mission of the Educational Studies program is to advance education knowledge and improve educational practice. We prepare highly qualified professionals at the bachelor's and master's-degree levels who are capable of filling leadership roles as educators and policy makers. We provide doctoral researchers with skills to investigate and generate knowledge about schools and schooling from pre-elementary through grade 12 as well as the preparation of educators for K-12 classrooms and schools. Graduates of our programs become engaged in academic and research careers in university programs, research organizations, or public agencies; or in administrative positions in school systems, educational centers, or national, regional, and state agencies. Others work in teacher education, professional development and curriculum positions within local and state systems and educational companies and organizations. 5 master's programs: Teaching and Learning New Media and New Literacies Educational Leadership and Policy Program Evaluation and Improvement Research Blended Master of Arts in Educational Studies