The Education Specialist program is a planned 30 credit (minimum) post-master’s program of study. For students who seek the pk-12 Administration and Supervision certification, the Ed.S. program includes 30 credits of core coursework and 3 credits of an administrative internship. (See The Administrative Internship Handbook). At lease twenty-four credits must be taken on Grounds.
Degrees
Ed.S. in Administration & Supervision
Locations Offered
Charlottesville
Falls Church
Richmond
Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
- master’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university;
- strong record as a student as documented in official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work;
- three years of teaching experience;
- a Virginia teaching license (if you wish to be recommended for endorsement in Administration and Supervision);
- online application for admission;
- official score reports for the Graduate Record Examination (scores must be less than five years old);
- two letters of recommendation from professionals who can attest to the applicant's promise as a graduate student and a professional educator;
- current résumé; and
- statement of professional goals.
Application Due Date
6/1 for fall semester entry
10/15 for spring semester entry
2/1 for summer semester entry
All components of the application must be received by the due date.
Degree Requirements
To earn an Education Specialist degree, the following minimum requirements must be met:
- Of the 30 course credits, 24 must be taken after admission to the program. The administrative internship must also be completed after admission. At least 60 credits of graduate work must be completed prior to the awarding of the Ed.S. degree.
- The student must pass a comprehensive written examination.
Typical Length of Study
By taking 2 courses per semester, students can complete the course of study in 6 semesters and the internship during the seventh semester.
Full or Part Time:
All students are part-time, working professionals. Courses are offered on an alternating annual basis during fall, spring, and summer sessions.
Course Overview
View the planned statewide courses for Administration and Supervision through Summer 2014 for more information about scheduled courses.
| Schools as Professional Learning Communities – EDLF 7140 | 3 credit hours | |
| Public School Administration - EDLF 7804 | 3 credit hours | |
| Human Resource Management - EDLF 7805 | 3 credit hours | |
| School and Community Relations - EDLF 7806 | 3 credit hours | |
| School Principalship - EDLF 7807 | 3 credit hours | |
| School Finance - EDLF 7808 | 3 credit hours | |
| School Law - EDLF 7810 | 3 credit hours | |
| Introduction to Supervision and Instruction - EDLF 7811 | 3 credit hours | |
| Leadership for Low-Performing Schools - EDLF 7812 | 3 credit hours | |
| Technology Leadership - EDLF 7813 | 3 credit hours | |
| Administrative Internship - EDLF 8988 | 3 credit hours |
Sample Jobs After Graduation
Most students pursue assistant principal positions after completion of the program but some step directly into principal or central office positions.
Contacts
Charlottesville and Richmond
Pamela Tucker
pdt8n@virginia.edu
Ruffner 274
434-924-7846
Falls Church
Denny Berry
dmb9v@virginia.edu
703-536-1136
Associated Faculty
Areas of Study
