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 master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
Online Program Option
This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.
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 | |