Department of Educational Studies
The Department of Educational Studies creates education leaders at the forefront of creating sound educational policy. With experts in a broad range of disciplines, students get unique one-on-one experiences in highly sought after and nationally ranked master’s and doctoral degrees.
Degrees and Programs
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Initiatives
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The Accelerated Licensure Program for Superintendents at The Ohio State University trains high-impact education professionals to become school district executive leaders.
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This nationally acclaimed assistantship program has a history of excellence in providing supervised field experiences with financial support for students admitted to the MA or PhD programs in the Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) academic program.
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The First Education Experience Program (FEEP) is an Open Option Service Learning GE course that allows undergraduate and graduate students to explore education as a possible career path through real-world experiences and seminars.
Department Chairs and Staff
Learn more about our Office of Student Services and Graduate Studies