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EdS Educational Administration and Policy at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Become an educational leader with the skills to improve school systems through our EdS in Educational Administration and Policy. The four-semester program at our prepares you for a role in educational leadership through hands-on projects and a school residency embedded within the coursework.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include EDAP 8400 Educational Leadership for Instructional Improvement and Change; EDAP 8410 Educational Leadership for Family and Community Engagement; EDAP 8420 Examining School Populations, Structure, and Culture for Educational Leaders; EDAP 8440 Educational Leadership for Job-Embedded Professional Learning; EDAP 8450 Educational Leadership in High-Needs Schools.

Career pathways

Completion of the Ed.S. Degree will lead to Tier II certification in Educational Leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the EdS in Educational Administration and Policy is open to those who have completed Tier I educational leadership certification or the equivalent (a valid GaPSC-issued Standard Professional L or PL certificate in Educational Leadership) and are employed in a current leadership position. Because Tier II programs are intensive, performance-based programs, the intent of the rule is to allow only candidates who are employed in leadership positions to enter the program. Prospective students should include the following with a Graduate School application: - Resume/CV - Statement of purpose - Official transcript - 3 letters of recommendation

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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