Education Specialist in Educational Leadership - K-12 Administration track online
Prepare to serve your school as an ethical and innovative administrative leader.
Program Overview
Explore our online Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration program
The Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration track program from Mississippi College is designed to meet the needs of educational professionals seeking a higher level of licensure in school administration or an entry-level licensure in school administration that builds on an existing AA licensure in another area of professional education. This 100% online program focuses on the professional leadership development of aspiring leaders and is taught by terminally degreed faculty who are practitioners first.
In this accelerated online Ed.S. program, which integrates a Christian worldview into the curriculum, you will study personnel management, legal structures and issues, principles of fiscal management, central office roles and responsibilities, and more.
The CAEP-accredited Ed.S. program is designed for working educators and offers multiple start dates, accelerated online coursework, and affordable tuition. Prepare to lead effectively as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisory Leader, or School Administrator in as few as 12 months
Educators in this 41-hour online education program must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) in Mississippi or the parallel requirement in their state, before they can be approved to graduate and apply to obtain a Class AAA license in Administration. If students cannot pass the SLLA the semester before they graduate or choose not to take it, they can switch to the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) track, and by completing a minimum of 8 additional hours, can graduate with the Ed.S. Ed Leadership – C&I track.
This program prepares you with competences for meeting the SLLA standards, such as:
- Setting a widely shared vision for learning
- Developing a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth
- Ensuring effective management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment
- Collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources
- Acting with integrity and fairness in an ethical manner
- Understanding, responding to and influencing the political, social, legal and cultural contexts
- Setting a widely shared vision for learning
- Developing a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth
- Ensuring effective management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment
- Collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources
- Acting with integrity and fairness in an ethical manner
- Understanding, responding to and influencing the political, social, legal and cultural contexts
The Mississippi College Teacher Education and Leadership Department was granted full accreditation of all educator licensure programs at both the initial and advanced levels in April 2021 from the CAEP Accreditation Council.
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Tuition
Experience the value of our affordable program
Mississippi College prides itself on offering a quality private school education at public university prices. Our pay-by-the course tuition for the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration track online degree program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind.
* Tuition rates may change at any time.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed.S. Ed Leader K-12 Admin | $381 | $1,143 | $15,621 |
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application Process
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov.
2. Enter the code of 002415 to choose MC as one of your options.
If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Department at 601-925-3212.
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Calendar
Note these important dates for our online students
The School of Education offers multiple start dates each year for the convenience of our Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration track online students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for their desired program start date.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 8/21/23 | 8/9/23 | 8/14/23 | 8/15/23 | 8/16/23 | 10/8/23 |
| Fall II | 10/16/23 | 10/4/23 | 10/9/23 | 10/10/23 | 10/11/23 | 12/3/23 |
| Spring I | 1/8/24 | 12/27/23 | 1/1/24 | 1/2/24 | 1/3/24 | 2/25/24 |
| Spring II | 3/4/24 | 2/21/24 | 2/26/24 | 2/27/24 | 2/28/24 | 4/21/24 |
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Admissions
See the requirements for our CAEP-accredited education specialist program
The School of Education admission process has specific requirements that students must meet to enroll in the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration track online program. Find out the requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Master's Degree
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- 3 Years of Teaching Experience
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – K-12 Admin track Online Requirements
- Must possess a master's level permanent teaching license. The master's degree and license must be in an area of professional education. A photocopy of the valid license is required.
- Must meet all general requirements for admission to the graduate school at Mississippi College
- No GRE required
- Must have a 3.25 GPA on all prior graduate work
- Must submit a School District Verification Form
- Must supply three letters of recommendation from school administrators familiar with applicant's character, scholarship and potential for successful completion of the program. Please have your recommender complete the recommendation form and send to [email protected]
- Must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience on the permanent license (applicant can apply if he/she will have three complete years by start of program). Submit work experience verification form showing your 3 years of teaching experience found here.
- Send all official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities to the MC Grad Admissions office.
Transcripts should be sent to:
Mississippi CollegeGraduate Admissions Office
MC Box 4067
Clinton, MS 39058
Photocopies of your educator's license can be faxed to 601-925-7368 or emailed to [email protected].
To be prepared while enrolled in first course:
- Prepare a portfolio showing writing sample, letter of communication and examples of leadership experience (in or out of state)
- Entrance interview with program advisor (can be done via Skype/Zoom)
To be maintained during program:
- After 12 hours, must have and maintain a 3.25 GPA in program until completion
- As an exit requirement, must defend research-based project completed during the Ed.S. Program
Licensure Assessment
Candidates in the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration track must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) in Mississippi or the parallel requirement in their state, before they can be approved to graduate and apply to obtain a Class AAA license in Administration.
If students cannot pass the SLLA the semester before they graduate or choose not to take it, they can switch to the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) track, and complete an additional 8 hours minimum, in order to graduate in the Ed.S. Ed Leadership – C&I track.
Courses
Gain the knowledge you need in these online Education Specialist in Educational Leadership courses
To complete the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration track online program, Students must complete 16 semester hours of core courses, 17 semester hours of anchor courses and 8 semester hours of Administrative courses for a total of 41 credit hours.
“Students should expect that our graduate programs will motivate and challenge them, as they become very confident and competent leaders and educators.”
– Dr. Jennifer Stafford
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