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

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

Educational Leadership, Ed.S. Core Requirements: 6 credits

• ELPA 6450 - Leadership Studies (3 credits)
• ELPA 6872 - Technology Applications for Educational Leaders (3 credits)

• or

• ELPA 6951 - Seminar in Research Analysis and Interpretation (3 credits)

School System Leadership Concentration: 24 credits

• ELPA 6010 - Leadership for Lifelong Learning (3 credits)
• ELPA 6454 - Policy, Power, and Politics in Education (3 credits)
• ELPA 6581 - Internship in Educational Leadership (3 credits)
• ELPA 6820 - Law for Organizational Leaders (3 credits)
• ELPA 6953 - Policy Analysis (3 credits)