The program combines the unique resources of the two institutions to assist qualified persons to add dimension to their education through:

• intensive study in the theory and practice of Educational Leadership,
• refinement of skills and attitudes essential to educational leaders, and
• further study in related educational fields such as curriculum and guidance. The program is designed to prepare person for leadership positions at all levels of education, both public and private.

Students in the program may simultaneously pursue licensure as school administrators as well as establish a foundation for an academic and career ladder leading to specialist and doctoral degrees at UW-Madison in Educational Leadership. In addition, almost all of the course work for Director of Instruction and Director of Pupil Services licensures can be completed at UW-W.