Specialist of Education (Ed.S/Tier-II) Degree in Educational Leadership

The Specialist of Education (M.Ed.) in Leadership with a concentration in School Administration is available as a completely online program at Augusta University. The performance-based program consists of 36 semester hours of graduate credit.

The degree may be completed in three consecutive semesters. Educators who complete the program will be eligible for Tier Two Leadership Certification in the State of Georgia.

Candidates in the online program will be provided opportunities to link practice to theoretical and philosophical frameworks of educational leadership in the context of practice.

Note: If you live outside the state of Georgia please verify that the online program is authorized in the state you reside.

General Admissions Requirements / Information:

All applicants must possess a valid, level 5 or higher, Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, Leadership certificate, Service Field certificate, or Life certificate.

Minimum Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited program and an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirements, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree earned that is the U.S. equivalent of degree required by the program.

GPA: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the Graduate degree level, calculated on all course work attempted in which letter grades were awarded.

Application Requirements:

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions.

Recommendations: From three individuals are required. Referees should be professionals qualified to critically assess the applicant's prior academic, employment, research and/or clinical experiences, and qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant's potential as a graduate student in the field/program selected.

Proof of Lawful Presence: Acceptance to the Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified.

Background Check: A clear criminal background record is required.

Liability Insurance: Applicants must have the required liability insurance (2-year minimum).

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