Educational Specialist, Educational Administration, Ed.S. Locations
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 or a Building-Level (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 passing of current DESE state assessments. or certification as a Building-Level (K-12) Initial Administrator certificate is earned by 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. The coursework for this 33-credit hour program is offered in an 8-week format totally online (with the exception of a 16-week field experience semester).
Admission Requirements
- 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.
- A Master degree in education from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 for full admission or GPA of 2.75 for provisional admission.
- Current school employment either as a teacher or administrator is required.
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