Educational Specialist, Educational Administration, Ed.S. Locations  

PURPOSE

The Educational Specialist in Educational Administration degree is designed to fulfill the state of Missouri’s requirements for Superintendent (K-12) Initial Administrator certification in a 33-credit hour program.  There are two components:  1) Completion of the program of study earns the Educational Specialist in Educational Administration degree, and 2) Certification as a Superintendent (K-12) Initial Administrator certificate is earned by the successful passing of current DESE state assessments. The program is offered in an 8-week format, classes meet totally online. Full-time enrollment is one course per 8-week term. Full time enrollment during the academic year and in summers allows completion in two calendar years. The coursework for this 33-credit hour program is offered in an 8-week format totally online. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a valid state teaching certificate (applicant must provide copy of certificate). Note: This must be completed before the completion of the first three credit hours.
2. A Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from an accredited institution.
3. Current school employment either as a teacher or administrator is required.   
4. Students seeking DESE Superintendent (K-12) Administer certificate must have a minimum of one year’s experience as a building or district level administrator at a public or accredited non-public school in order to apply for certification and a score equal to or greater than the Missouri qualifying score on assessments designated by the State Board of Education
5. A felony background check and FBI fingerprint check must be competed and clearance received for admission.
6. Child abuse and neglect screening.
7. Official admission to the School for Education.