Education Administration, Ed S

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration builds upon the skills developed in the M.Ed. degree and is designed for advanced leadership as a K-12 superintendent, district level administrator, or K-12 building-level leader.  Employment opportunities include: superintendent, assistant superintendent, secondary career principal, elementary career principal, director, coordinator, and instructional leader. The Education Specialist program prepares students to obtain Career Administrator Certification or Superintendent Certification. The program is delivered online with weekly opportunities to have individualized guidance from faculty for suggestions or clarification.  This program meets Missouri state and national standards.

Program Requirements

1. Students must meet the satisfactory academic progress requirements of the College.
2. Students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours in an approved course of study. The program is composed of a core of 27 hours of coursework required of all students, and an emphasis consisting of 3 hours. Students must choose one emphasis area: Career Administrator or Superintendent.
3. Students must meet the residency requirement of 27 credit hours.

Admission Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited college/university with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience and preferred building level leadership experience for those seeking superintendent certification
• Official transcripts
• Copy of teacher and administrative certifications
• Professional resume
• Professional goal statement

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop and implement a vision for a school district to guide the learning of all students.
2. Demonsrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum, guarantee an instructional practice, ensure the use of effective assessments, and promote professional learning.
3. Demonsrate the knowledge and skills necessary to Implement operational systems, oversee personnel, and ensure the equitable and strategic use of resources.
4. Demonsrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact professionally with board members, students, staff, family, and the community.
5. Demonsrate the knowledge and skills necessary to continue professional growth, actively engage in reflective practice, and apply new knowledge and understanding to drive appropriate change.

Program CIP: 13.0401 - Educational Leadership and Administration, General.

Program SOC: 11-9032 - Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary