Education (Educational Administration P-12) EdS

Overview

A fully online program, the Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration prepares graduates for P-12 school leadership. Students enrolled in this program will be required to complete a two-semester administrative practicum course. Students will identify a mentor (Principal or Assistant Principal) who will agree to supervise the student during the practicum experience and evaluate the student’s performance at its conclusion.

Applicants are not required to possess a master’s degree in Educational Administration; however, they must currently hold an educator license and have at least three years of teaching experience. This program of study meets Mississippi’s state standards for advanced licensure. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should verify that this program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. For additional information on professional licensure, see the Professional Licensure page https://www.usm.edu/professional-licensure-certification-disclosures/index.php

Campus: Online 100%

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements detailed in Admission Requirements and Procedures , applicants must meet the following requirements and submit the following documents:

Statement of Purpose - In a letter or essay format, describe your professional experiences and goals and how obtaining this degree will help you to realize those goals.
CV/Résumé
Three Letters of Recommendation
Copy of current educator license (with at least three years of teaching experience)

This program admits new students each semester. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information .

Course Requirements (33 hours)

EDA 602 - Foundations of School Leadership 3 hrs.
EDA 605 - Intro to Instructional Leadership 3 hrs.
EDA 608 - Socio-Political Issues and Educational Leadership 3 hrs.
EDA 628 - Contextual Dimensions of the Principalship 3 hrs.
EDA 700 - Public School Finance 3 hrs.
EDA 706 - Education Facilities Development and Management 3 hrs.
EDA 710 - School Law 3 hrs.
EDA 736 - Practicum in Educational Administration 3 hrs.
EDA 738 - Practicum in Supervision 3 hrs.
EDA 661 - Practitioner as P-12 Researcher 3 hrs.
REF 602 - Introduction to Educational Statistics 3 hrs.