Education Specialist (EdS) in Leadership in Educational Administration

University or College Capella University

Qualification Doctoral Degree

Awarding body Capella University

Cost of the program $4335 per quarterly tution

Duration 7 Year(s)

Study mode Online

Course description Capella offers one of the few state-approved specializations in Leadership in Educational Administration available within an online EdS program. Through a curriculum designed around the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, you will explore such topics as effective management, collaboration with school stakeholders, and development of a shared vision of learning. Throughout the program, which includes a specialized internship and residential colloquia, you will develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your EdS-level competencies to current and future employers.

Subjects covered ED8007 - Leading Innovation, ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods, Specialization courses, ED7820 - Principles of Educational Administration, ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions, ED7823 - Education and the Law, ED7545 - Special Education Administration, ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education, ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation, ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. All applicants are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently. Those whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.-accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score established by the university for admission into all programs is 550 for the paper based test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score established by the university for admission into all programs is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degreeconferred, as well as any post-degree course work. An evaluation of work history and achievements asdemonstrated by a resume, statement of purpose and when required by the program letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material may also be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards.Truth in Information If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to CapellaUniversity as a part of admission materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be administratively withdrawn. The following specializations require additional admission requirements due to accreditation, licensing, and other determining factors.

Department info

This is a distance/online course and does not require any attendance.