Educational Administration and Supervision, Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
General Information
The Specialist in Education degree is a professional degree designed for those preparing for positions that call for a level of study and specialization beyond the master’s degree. The specific goal is to provide the preparation needed for certification for School Principal Levels I and II, Supervisor of Instruction Levels I and II, Director of Pupil Personnel Levels I and II, or Superintendent of Schools. The 30-hour minimum requirement is a structured program oriented toward the candidate’s professional objectives. Candidates for the superintendent certificate must have two years of administrative experience.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the specialist in education degree program includes the following requirements, beyond a master’s degree.
- Documentation of three (3) years teaching experience.
- District administration candidates must hold principal certification. Additionally, superintendent candidates must provide documentation of two years of administrative experience.
- Provision of two (2) letters of recommendation from school/district supervisors and one (1) letter from a district official pledging support for the clinical experiences.
- Provision of a written statement indicating ability to improve student achievement, to lead, and to possess advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.0401
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EAD 853 | Conditions of Learning | 3 |
| EAD 854 | Fair Learning Changes | 3 |
| EAD 858 | Principal Internship II | 3 |
| EAD 859 | Instructional Planning for Student Learning | 3 |
| EDL 950 | Educating and Supporting Diverse Student Populations | 3 |
| Certifications | ||
| Choose from one of the following Certifications: | 15 | |
School Principal | ||
District Administration (Director of Pupil Personnel/Supervisor of Instruction) | ||
| Exit Requirements | ||
| GRD 878R | Educational Leadership Progress Review | 0 |
| Candidates must successfully complete and defend a professional portfolio. | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Certification Requirements
To be recommended for education administrative certification and/ or rank change, all candidates must meet the requirements for admission to professional education, complete the approved leadership curriculum, and pass the required PRAXIS exam. Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Certification at (502) 564-5846.
The Supervisor of Instruction program prepares instructional supervisors for district-wide leadership. Initial certification for supervisor of instruction requires completion of an approved master’s degree, the courses required for Level I principal certification, and three years of teaching experience.
The Director of Pupil Personnel program prepares directors and assistant directors of pupil personnel services for school district-wide leadership. Initial certification for director of pupil personnel services requires completion of an approved master’s degree, the courses required for Level I principal certification, and three years of teaching experience.
The Superintendent of Schools program prepares highly qualified candidates for district-wide leadership. Initial certification for school superintendent requires completion of an approved master’s degree, the courses required for Level II principal certification, three years of teaching experience, and two years of administrative experience.
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Prerequisites for school principal concentration: ETL 800 Leadership Skills for Teachers, EAD 801 Introduction to Educational Administration and Leadership Research, or other leadership course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EAD 827 | Finance and Support Services | 3 |
| EAD 828 | School Law and Ethics | 3 |
| EAD 840 | Leadership for Safe Schools | 3 |
| EAD 852 | Human Resource Leadership | 3 |
| EAD 857 | Principal Internship I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION (DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL/SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EAD 808 | Administration of Pupil Personnel Services | 3 |
| EAD 821 | Practice in Administration and Supervision | 3 |
| EAD 849 | School Systems Administration | 3 |
| EDL 944 | Public Policy and Politics | 3 |
| EDL 954 | Foundational and Current Issues in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EAD 839 | The School Superintendency | 3 |
| EAD 849 | School Systems Administration | 3 |
| EAD 879 | Systems for Change | 3 |
| EDL 944 | Public Policy and Politics | 3 |
| EDL 954 | Foundational and Current Issues in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |