Apr 30, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Educational Leadership, Ed.S. (School System Leadership Concentration) (Online)


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General Program Information


Ginger Christian, Ed.D., Graduate Coordinator
504 Warf-Pickel Hall
Box 70550
(423) 439-7623
e-mail: christiang@etsu.edu

Faculty: William Flora; Virginia Foley; Pamela Scott.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis has as its primary purpose the graduate preparation of individuals who will serve as educational leaders in K-12 schools and other organizations/agencies that offer educational programs and services. Programs in the department are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Student programs are designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and Practice.

Program Admission Requirements


Applications for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and to the Ed.S. program may be obtained by contacting the office of the School of Graduate Studies. All students must submit a resume as part of their application.

An applicant seeking admission to the specialist in education degree must hold a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree.

In addition to the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies applicants must also submit the following:

  1. A one-page letter (essay) stating interest in the Ed.S. School Leadership Concentration;
  2. A vita or resume with a list of four professional references including contact information

Matriculation Limits

For the education specialist degree, the time limit is five (5) years from the date of enrollment in the earliest course applied toward the degree, including transferred courses.

Educational Leadership, Ed.S.


Students admitted to this concentration are members of a cohort with a planned sequence of courses comprised of six credits each fall, spring, and summer semester.

Educational Leadership, Ed.S. Degree Requirements: 30 credits


Core Requirements 6 credits
Concentration 24 credits
TOTAL 30 credits

Advisor Approved Concentration Electives


  • Any 6000 or 7000 level ELPA course (9 credits)

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