Leadership and Counseling

Dara McCarthy, a University of Idaho Boise doctoral student in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, has been a school counselor at Pathways Middle School, in Meridian, ID, for over 10 years. Through her doctoral research, she is combining her counseling background and her current field of study, educational leadership, to advance alternative education in Idaho and beyond.

Developing leaders who transform organizations and communities

Prepare to be a compassionate and competent professional helping transform schools and human service organizations into top-achieving, inclusive, continuous learning communities. The graduate programs include leadership and organizational development and educational leadership. The department serves students throughout the state and nation by delivering classes online, in person and a mix of both.

Academics

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Meet our people

Leadership and Counseling faculty

  • TJ Bliss

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Adult, Organizational Learning, and Leadership

  • Sydney Freeman, Jr.

    Professor

  • Laura Holyoke

    Department Chair and Associate Professor, Leadership and Counseling

  • Juhee Kim

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

  • Michael Kroth

    Professor

  • Jerry R. McMurtry

    Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

  • James Olive

    Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor

  • Brandi Ray

    Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Krista Soria

    Associate Professor

  • Bethani Studebaker

    Clinical Associate Professor, Program Coordinator; Director of Assessment and Accreditation 

  • Elizabeth Wargo

    Associate Professor

  • Kyle Znamenak

    Clinical Assistant Professor
West Ada School District Principles and Superintendents leadership cohort meeting.

Flexible graduate programs for leaders in education and business

Choose from five flexible graduate programs designed to help you grow as a leader in education or business. Graduates become superintendents, principals, higher education administrators and more. Classes are offered live in Boise and Coeur d’Alene, online or in hybrid formats to fit your schedule. You can start with any course and take up to 12 credits before formally applying.

Bridge research and practice

Apply real-world research to your work through academic coursework, field experiences, professional development and expert consultation.

Learn your way

Access high-quality graduate programs from anywhere through live, online or hybrid courses designed to fit your schedule.

Support rural education

Make a difference in rural communities with learning options that strengthen local schools and expand your impact across Idaho.

Grow as a leader

Build your leadership skills in programs that emphasize compassion, competency and transformational change—designed to meet your career goals.

Shape education policy

Gain insights from timely research that helps you understand, influence and respond to key education issues and reforms.

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