Leadership for Educational Organizations with Principal Licensure, EdS
Introduction
The EdS degree program affords the opportunity for advanced graduate study and is available to those who already hold a master's degree (completed prior to admission into the EdS LEO program.) For the specialist degree, students will complete 9 semester hours of faculty advisor approved graduate-level coursework that constitute an area of focus, in addition to the 32 semester hours required in the Principal Licensure program. The Leadership for Educational Organizations EdS requires a total of 41 semester hours of coursework. Candidates must also successfully complete a comprehensive exam in the final semester.
Program Requirements
The EdS requires a total of 41 semester hours plus a comprehensive exam. The 41 required semester hours involve the 32 semester hour principal license plus 9 semester hours that must constitute an area of focus and/or a specific advancement of knowledge and skills for the license. Students can choose from the list below or receive faculty advisor approval for other relevant graduate-level coursework:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The 32 semester hour principal license is required: | 32 | |
| Principal Licensing I | ||
| Principal Licensing II | ||
| Principal Licensing III | ||
| Principal Licensing IV | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Leadership in Education | ||
| Organizational Performance In Educational Contexts | ||
| Strategic Human Capital Development | ||
| Strategic Organizational Management | ||
| Strategic System Improvement | ||
| Strategic Leadership Development | ||
| Total Hours | 41 | |