高等教育领导力（HED）专为那些对领导和管理学院，大学，州高等教育机构，基金会和相关协会的各个方面感兴趣的高等教育环境中的经验丰富的专业人员而设计。
The Higher Education Leadership (HED) concentration is designed for experienced professionals in higher education environments interested in leading and managing various aspects of colleges and universities, state higher education agencies, foundations, and related associations.The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership offers CAEP accredited undergraduate and graduate programs. Opportunities are provided at the main Starkville campus, the Meridian campus, and online. Degree recipients may be recommended for licensure by the State of Mississippi in the appropriate areas and levels.