Delta State redesigned an educational leadership program in the 90?s for training school principals. In 1998, the first Educational Leadership Cohort at Delta State began with 15 candidates. To date, over 140 students have been trained to continue on to careers like superintendent, principal, and district level administrative personnel.

Cohort members complete a 13 month full-time program. the program consists of 39 credit hours towards a Master?s or Specialist?s Degree in Educational Leadership, with a variety of significant field experiences and practica integrated with classes held on campus.