Educational Specialist in Leadership, Ed.S.
The educational specialist in leadership program provides school, district, and organizational leaders with clinical experiences, case methods of teaching, and pragmatic curriculum geared to the specific knowledge required by district leaders and superintendents at different career stages. Of the credits from a completed degree, 90% will transfer to partner institutions for doctoral programs. 课程 offered in person or online.
Visit the program website for more information.
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项目概述
The program offers candidates the opportunity to expand their knowledge skills, networking, and career opportunities. 此外, it makes for an excellent transition to Ed.D. programs at partnering 大学. 的艾德.S. in leadership with a cognate in district level administration builds on the master's degree and develops leadership practitioners for school and/or central office administrative 职位.
应用程序
应用程序s are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year, but timely application is strongly encouraged to secure 课程入学. The GRE is not required. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
Why Study Educational Leadership at 大 Valley?
- 教师 members have extensive K-12 teaching and administrative backgrounds.
- Convenient locations with classes in person or online, making it accessible across the state.
- Flexible hybrid classes offered evenings meet virtually or in person about once per month, making it easier for teachers and administrators to plan their schedules.
- The leadership curriculum is an excellent blend 的ory and practical application.
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
认证
大 Valley State University's College of Education and 社区 Innovation is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission 并且是一个成员 的 North Central Association (NCA). 教师是 leaders in their fields, melding together the philosophy of education and your needs as a practitioner.
位置 & 格式
Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on 罗伯特·C. 皮尤 大 急流 校园.
This program is also available in 特拉弗斯城.
课程
The degree is 30 credit hours divided into three components: 18 hours in the degree core area, nine hours in the administrative emphasis area, and a three hour culminating experience designed to apply the knowledge, skills, and dis职位 acquired throughout the program in an internship/practicum.
职业选择
The degree prepares effective leaders for K-12 districts and organizations whose management and administrative understandings, skills, and dis职位 foster quality education. 一个重要的 Ed数.S. candidates have received jobs during and/or upon completion 的ir program as school administrators, central office directors, assistant superintendents and superintendents.
Admission Requirements
For general requirements for graduate admission, visit 大 Valley State University’s admission section 的 在线目录.
Admission into the educational specialist in leadership program has additional requirements, which are available on 这个页面.
If you have additional questions, please 联系 our graduate admissions office.
International students, please note: This program does not offer enough consecutive physical classroom presence for a student to qualify for an F-1 visa.
For 更多的 Information
College of Education and 社区 Innovation
博天堂官方.edu/education/grad
401
Fulton Street West, Building C
(616) 331-6650
项目联系人:
格雷戈里·沃森博士.D., (电子邮件保护)
项目负责人
Gregory Warsen
Ph.D.
(616) 331-6209
“的艾德ucation Specialist program has provided me with tremendous experiences and opportunities that have truly expanded and enhanced my professional skills. 工作人员 are always willing to help and support you, and they are very considerate of your professional schedules and responsibilities.”
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