The Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology at Western Michigan University offers programs that blend theory and best practices to prepare students for current and future challenges and make them more competitive in the job market.
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The Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology hires graduate students (typically doctoral students), as needed, to assist faculty with research and program development. Students applying for any of these positions typically must be enrolled in one of our department's graduate programs, and have familiarity with the educational systems and organizations that our programs prepare students to work in.
To apply as a new student, or to re-apply as an existing student, please fill out the ELRT DA/GA application and send a letter of interest and a current resume to Gretchen St. John no later than February 15 of a given year. Decisions about graduate assistant and doctoral assistant positions are usually made in early spring for the following fall semester. Applicants interested in applying for any WMU fellowships must apply by January 15 of a given year, using the directions posted by the Graduate College.
Special topics courses - fall 2018
EMR 6550: Quasi and Experimental Design
Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology ranked among the nation's best
News
ELRT Dr. Michael Rice named Michigan Board of Education State Superintendent - June 3
ELRT alumna earns one of nation's highest honors for art educators - May 24
Education Leadership, Research and Technology alumus picked as interim superintendent - May 14
Dr. Louann Bierlein Palmer and Dr. Ramona Lewis take students to Ontario for study abroad experience - April 12