Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership

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The Educational Leadership program will prepare you for a variety of positions.  You will learn to lead PK-12 school districts by engaging in critical educational praxis.  This program will lead you to be able to meet certification or certificate upgrade requirements for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.   

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership will prepare you to be a leader who can:   
*Engage in critical self-reflection  
*Lead diverse schools and communities  
*Participate in critical educational praxis  
*Endorse deep and equitable change  

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Program Highlights  

Nationally- and state-recognized educational leaders are regular guest speakers throughout the program. This is a highly interactive program. Our instructors are current or former school/school district leaders with extensive experience as practitioners who employ engaging instructional techniques and strategies, including discussions, case studies, simulations, group projects, readings, and research projects. The Educational Leadership Student Association brings regularly speakers to campus who are nationally recognized educational leaders, offering candidates opportunities to learn from and network with the best in the field. 

Format
Hybrid

Duration
2½ years

Financial Aid   
Most students in this program receive assistance through loans and other forms of aid. Complete your FAFSA to be considered for these aid programs. Students are also eligible for institutional aid, including graduate assistantships.     

Plan Program and Study (36 semester hours)  

I. Strategic Leadership
CEDA 600 Administration of the Urban School System
CEDA 601 Strategic Planning for Systemic Reform

II. Instructional Leadership
CEDA 610 Administration & Supervision of the Instructional Program
CEDA 612 Student Personnel Administration
CEDA 614 Staff Personnel Administration

III. Organizational Leadership
CEDA 620 Economics of Educational Equity

IV. Political and Community Leadership
CEDA 630 Community Educational Leadership
CEDF 654 Education & Urban Development

II. Research & Evaluation
CEDA 690 Systematic Educational Evaluation
CEDA 699 Research Methods in Organization

VI. INTERNSHIP
CEDA 660 Advanced Practicum
CEDA 661 Advanced Practicum

Note: SOE field experiences require that all SOE students are required to complete a background check prior to field placement in schools, human services/community agencies and any government setting.

 

 

In addition to the admission requirements of the Graduate School, there are program specific
requirements, including the following:
1. Hold Tier I Educational Leadership entry certification or a grandfathered L or PL certificate in
Educational Leadership issued from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
2. Have a minimum of a Master’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited higher
education institution.
3. Be employed in a leadership position in a local education agency (LEA) as defined by the Georgia
Professional Standards Commission.
4. Submit three official letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be a recommendation
from the Superintendent or designee based on local district requirements.
5. 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on graduate work
6. Submit a passing score on the state-required Georgia Educator Ethics for Educational Leadership
Assessment (380). NOTE: Applicants having completed this entry requirement for Tier I certification
need not complete the assessment. A copy of a Certificate of Completion should be submitted with the
application packet.
7. Written partnership with school district confirming one or two Advanced Practicum site options
that will enable successful completion of the clinical experience, with approval from school leadership.
NOTE: 750 hours of clinical practice are required for program completion.

Upcoming Start Dates  

Fall Semester  
Apply by February 1  

Spring Semester   
Apply by November 1  

GRE not required    
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