Educational Specialist with a concentration in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

The Ed.S. is unique to the field of education, a postgraduate degree somewhere between a master’s and a doctorate. Students pursue a doctorate to obtain the highest level in their area. The Ed. S. is not a doctorate and requires about half the credits. Ed. S. students are those that want to gain skills for a particular type of job (e.g., principal, superintendent, director of educational technology).

What makes for a successful leader in education?

Purdue specific outcomes and program highlights:

Distinguish yourself in the education industry with a superior credential from an institution with worldwide recognition and impact.
Learn tools & highly relevant techniques for leading K-12 schools.
Advance and network with an experienced and motivated peer group for mutual support, team exercises, and enhanced learning.
Learn educational leadership practices and how to be applicable in working with individuals.
Designed for working professionals to provide the needed flexibility without interfering with your career.
Opportunity to engage with faculty with expertise in the area of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Why choose Purdue’s Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies?

The Ed.S. degree in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Leadership is a post-master’s degree program designed to advance the career of building level school administrators and prepare them for a district level leadership role. The degree is coordinated with the requirements for the Indiana District Level Administrator license. Coursework for the Ed.S. and licensure can be completed in 2 years.

Purdue quality. Flexible schedule.

The Ed Specialist degree is an online program featuring a combination of virtual class meetings, online content, and internship experiences in your own school or local area. This program has rolling admissions. You may start the program any fall, spring, or summer.

Advancing your degree beyond Ed.S.

Purdue University believes in stackable credentials. Should you choose to pursue a Ph.D degree in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, you will be able to use 30 credit hours from the Ed.S. degree (earned at the Purdue West Lafayette campus only) towards the Ph.D degree.

Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR).

Completed applications should be submitted by the deadlines listed below:

TERM	TECR DEADLINE	GRADUATE APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Start	July 15	August 1
Spring Start	December 1	December 15
Summer Start	April 1	April 15

For more information, view the:

Request Information – Ed.S. in Educational Leadership

This program leads to an Indiana District Level (Superintendent) license. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at licensure@purdue.edu before continuing with program application.

Please visit the Graduate Licensure Program page for information about license eligibility requirements.

Career Outlook

An Ed. S. is designed in many areas of concentration but are mostly designed for K-12 educators. Positions are available in public, charter, and private schools.

Educational specialists evaluate and provide recommendations to improve curriculum planning, individual lessons, and teaching methods at one or more grade levels. They also help coordinate and communicate expectations and progress among students’ parents/guardians, guidance counselors and teachers.

Job Titles

District Administrator
Curriculum Coordinator
Education Consultant
Principal
Assistant Principal
Academic Advisor

Cost

The Ed Specialist in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program is affordable and competitive in cost.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Total Cost Per Credit	$450	$563
Credit Hours	39	39
Total Costs	$17,550	$21,957

_{*Tuition and fees are charges on a per credit hour basis and are subject to annual increase. Annual increases may change the total program costs.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included
*Faculty and staff fee remissions are not valid with this program.
*International Fee}

Admissions

This program has rolling admissions. You may start the program any fall, spring, or summer.

Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR).

Completed applications should be submitted by the deadlines listed below:

TERM	TECR DEADLINE	GRADUATE APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Start	July 15	August 1
Spring Start	December 1	December 15
Summer Start	April 1	April 15

You will need the following for your admissions application

Official transcripts
Personal History Statement – This may include relevant details on community service, leadership roles, participation in diverse teams, and significant barriers that you overcame to attend graduate school.
Academic Statement of Purpose – This is an opportunity for you to share information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your academic background, preparation, and training, and determine if you are a good match for the program to which you are applying.
3.0 GPA
Resume
3 Letters of recommendation
English proficiency for international students
Application fee
Complete the Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (There is a non-refundable cost associated with the evaluation)

For more information, please see Purdue’s full application instructions and the Admissions Application Checklist

This program is subject to our Licensure Disclosure

The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to publicly disclose to prospective and currently enrolled students whether certain programs meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory in which they reside. “Programs Leading to Professional Licensure” is defined as programs represented to prepare students for an occupation for which, at completion of the program, a local, state or federal license, or nongovernmental certification is required (i) as a precondition for employment, (ii) to perform certain functions, or (iii) to meet additional conditions that are generally needed to secure employment.

The Purdue University Teacher Education Program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the State of Indiana. However, not all undergraduate and graduate programs lead to an educator licensure in the State of Indiana. If your Teacher Education program includes field experience(s) and a student teaching or internship component, it may lead to an educator license in the State of Indiana, if you meet the licensure requirements. Contact your academic/faculty advisor and/or the Office of Teacher and Licensure at licensure@purdue.edu to verify your program enrollment and whether or not it leads to a license in the State of Indiana.

The State of Indiana has reciprocity agreements with other states, the District of Columbia, and territories. For licensing information contact information for individual state departments of education or visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) or email a Purdue University licensing officer/advisor at licensure@purdue.edu.

Visit this page to view the Licensure Program Agreement

Questions?

Admissions:
edgrad@purdue.edu
Program Content Information:
Contact edleader@purdue.edu
Course Registration, payment, drops/withdraws, and removing holds:
Purdue Online purdueonline@purdue.edu
Career accounts:
ITaP (765) 494-4000