Education Specialist in Educational Administration

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Why Choose Our Education Specialist Program?

While the M.Ed. prepares you for school administration, our Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration program empowers you to lead at the district level, shaping the future of education through visionary and strategic leadership. This fully online program allows you to refine your expertise through 24-30 credit hours across 8-10 focused courses. Our expert faculty, with diverse experiences as school administrators in Missouri school districts, offers hands-on learning directly connected to real-world scenarios. They are committed to your success, providing regular Enrichment Evenings for virtual connections with instructors to clarify coursework and gain deeper insights.

What You'll Learn

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration program elevates the foundational skills gained in an M.Ed. degree, equipping you to obtain Career Administrator Certification or Superintendent Certification. Our curriculum, assignments and projects are designed to be immediately applicable, providing you with practical knowledge and skills that you can directly implement in both classroom and administrative roles.

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Program Details

Program Requirements

Our program is designed as a cohort-model, spanning two calendar years and incorporating 300 practicum hours. These hours are integrated into each course, completed over two summers, and culminate in the final program course—either EDUC 639 for career administrators or EDUC 642 for superintendents.

View the core requirements for the Education Specialist in Educational Administration Program at Columbia College.

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Areas of Study

School Law
Foundations of Educational Leadership
School District Finance
Human Resources and Personnel Management
Planning, Safety, and Security of School Facilities
Organizational Management and Strategic Policy Planning
School and Community Engagement
Performance Improvement through School and Program Supervision
Federal Funding, Special Programs, and Accountability
Field Research on areas of interest to the student

Additional Program Features

Delivered online, the program offers weekly opportunities for personalized guidance from our expert faculty, ensuring you receive tailored support and clarification. Meeting both Missouri state and national standards, this program provides a comprehensive and flexible pathway to advance your leadership skills in education.

Careers & Outcomes

This program opens doors to a wide range of leadership opportunities within the education sector.

Specifically, this degree is tailored to prepare you for the superintendent certification exam and to meet the educational requirements for a career as a school administrator. With this qualification, you will be well-positioned for roles such as:

Superintendent
Assistant superintendent
Secondary principal
Elementary principal
Director
Coordinator
Instructional leader

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.