Educational Administration & Supervision, EdS
Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
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
312 Roskens Hall (RH)
402.554.2721
tamarawilliams@unomaha.edu
Program Website
Admissions
General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria
Program-Specific Requirements
Application Deadlines (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)
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Fall: June 1
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Spring: October 1
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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.
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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
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
EDL 8560 | SCHOOL FINANCE | 1 |
EDL 8620 | SCHOOL PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT | 3 |
EDL 9310 | ISSUES IN STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SCHOOL LEADERS | 1 |
EDL 9320 | LEGAL ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 1 |
EDL 9330 | ISSUES IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS | 1 |
EDL 9550 | SYMPOSIUM ON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
EDL 8010 | INTRODUCTORY RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
EDL 9980 | SUPERINTENDENT INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
EDL 9200 | ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
EDL 9110 | FIELD PROJECT IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
Elective Courses | ||
EDL 8000 | SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
EDL 8100 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3-6 |
EDL 8400 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
or EDL 8410 | SECONDARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | |
EDL 8800 | SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | 3 |
EDL 9000 | FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH DESIGN | 3 |