Educational Leadership Ed.S.
General Graduate Program Requirements
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The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
EDUCATION SPECIALIST - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- The Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership is a post-master’s-degree credential designed to prepare individuals for senior leadership positions. The degree requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework beyond the master's degree.
- Upon completion of coursework, or in the final semester of coursework, Ed.S. candidates are required to complete the 1-credit Seminar: Comprehensive Exam (EDLD 594).
- Upon successful completion of comprehensive exams, a professional paper will be required for graduation. Ed.S. candidates should complete 6 credits of EDLD 599, consisting of field level research or literature review conducted by the student.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| Complete 30 credits of EDLD 500- or 600-level courses. | 30 | |
| Comprehensive Exam | ||
| EDLD 594 | Seminar | 1 |
| Professional Paper | ||
| EDLD 599 | Professional Paper | 6 |
| Total Hours | 37 | |