Educational Administration & Supervision, EdS

Vision Statement

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to develop effective visionary, intellectual, and moral leaders who can cause positive change in education to promote the success of all students. The department's degree and endorsement programs have a distinctive metropolitan education orientation.

Program Contact Information

Tami Williams, EdD, Department Chair
402.554.2721
edleadership@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025)

• Fall: June 1

• Spring: October 1

• Summer: April 15

Other Requirements

An applicant for admission to the Specialist in Education degree in the Department of Educational Leadership must have earned at least a master's degree from an accredited institution and an administrative endorsement. This is a terminal degree and if an EdD is planned at any time in the future, advising to the best degree path should take place before application.

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission. Minimum scores for this program are:

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
• Statement of Purpose: A 1-2 page document describing relevant professional roles and experience as well as career goals for the EdS
• Writing Sample: Three samples, including one with a reference section (or thesis/specialist field project)
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation: Three required letters; one letter must be from current supervisor confirming applicant's school administrative role. 
• Administration certificate

Together with previous graduate work, the candidate's course of study must total a minimum of 69 graduate semester hours with 30 hours meeting the time limit requirement for graduate degrees. The program of study must be approved
by the department and the dean for Graduate Studies, and include a minimum of 15 semester hours after admission to the EdS program.

Degree Requirements