EdS - Education Specialist
Admission Requirements
Candidates will:
- Have completed a master’s degree in education from a regionally accredited body.
- Be currently employed by or have access to a P-12 public or non-public school corporation in which a superintendent (or other central office administrator who holds a superintendent’s license) is willing to serve as a mentor for the internship phase of the program. Submission of a completed internship agreement with an appropriate central office administrator will be required prior to the start of the internship phase.
- Hold a proficient or accomplished practitioner teaching license issued by the state of Indiana.
- Have a minimum of three years teaching experience.
- Present at least three letters of recommendation; at least one must be from a sitting central office administrator.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate level courses.
Clinical Experience
- All Ed.S. candidates must complete a three credit hour Internship.
- All candidates must secure a Superintendent-Mentor at the school in which they are currently teaching.
- The Superintendent-Mentor will work with the candidates throughout the course of the Internship.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, candidates must have completed the following:
- A minimum grade of "B-" or higher in all courses.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.
- Successful completion of admission, mid-program review, and program completion gateways.
- Successful completion and oral presentation of the portfolio and defense of the thesis.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Education Specialist - Program of Study
Foundation Courses
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| Foundation Graduate Education Courses | 30 |
Core Courses
| EDL-ORE | Orientation to Educational Leadership Programs | 0 |
| EDL-600 | District Curriculum Leadership | 3 |
| EDL-602 | Leading Schools to Be Culturally Responsive | 3 |
| EDL-605 | District Personnel Management and Supervision | 3 |
| EDL-620 | Advanced School Finance | 3 |
| EDL-615 | District Facilities Management and Leadership | 3 |
| EDL-705 | ISLLC/IDOE Standards Based Research Thesis | 3 |
| EDL-700 | Applied Superintendent's Internship Practicum | 3 |
| EDL-770A | Advanced Leadership Seminar and Praxis for Educators | 3 |
| EDL-770B | Advanced Leadership Seminar and Praxis For Educators | 3 |
| EDL-770C | Advanced Leadership Seminar and Praxis For Educators | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
