It was the first program of its kind in the state of Iowa. The program focuses on professional development and has a multi-faceted curriculum designed to produce skilled leaders in criminal justice and related justice. The program can be completed in one or two years, depending upon the number of classes taken per semester. This program is designed for individuals who wish to work with students with disabilities at four-year and community colleges. It requires completion of 48 credit hours in the education and special education departments, and most classes are offered in the evenings.
Students apply for the graduate program once they have completed the endorsement credits.
Most classes are offered evenings. The program of study in the educational leadership program involves an intensive, two-year commitment. The Master of Educational Leadership program offers two optional tracks. One track is for those interested in working as a leader in Catholic education while the other is for those who want to provide leadership while working in the public sector. The program consists of 39 graduate semester hour credits, of which 33 are related specifically to educational leadership.