Department of Educational LeadershipWilliam A. Rouse, Jr., Interim Chair, 208 Ragsdale The Department of Educational Leadership offers three degree programs to prepare individuals for positions as educational leaders. Additional information regarding the application process and program requirements is available on line. Master of School Administration (MSA)The master of school administration degree (MSA) is designed to prepare individuals to become school leaders. Program studies include strategic planning, problem solving, instructional leadership, managerial leadership, political analysis, organizational theory and development, and leadership skill application. The program consists of 42-semester hours (including a two semester internship experience) and is designed to allow full-time or part-time study. With successful completion of the appropriate licensure exam, the MSA may lead to license in the areas of administration North Carolina principal license (012, class P) and supervision North Carolina curriculum instructional specialist level I license (113, class S).Candidates for the MSA program should have entry-level school license and a minimum of three years teaching/public school experience. For additional information concerning admission, contact the Department of Educational Leadership or view the departmental web site. Educational Specialist in Educational Administration and Supervision (EdS)The educational specialist in administration and supervision degree (EdS) is a sixth-year post master’s degree which requires a minimum of 38 semester hours and is designed to prepare individuals for senior leadership positions in education. Program studies are adapted for the challenges of unique school district roles such as personnel administrator, curriculum supervisor, and directors of special program areas. Upon completion of the program, individuals are eligible to upgrade previously held licenses. Individuals holding administration license (012, class P) are eligible for administrator II license (012, class AP) and superintendent license (011, class AS). Individuals holding supervision license (113, class S) are eligible for curriculum-instructional specialist II license (113, class AS).Candidates for the EdS program should have a master’s degree and Level I licensure in administration or supervision. Three years of successful leadership experience is desirable for candidates applying to the EdS program. For additional information concerning admission, contact the Department of Educational Leadership or view the departmental web site. Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD)The (EdD) in educational leadership is designed to develop skills and abilities for individuals to resolve educational issues and problems. Program studies include leadership theory, human resource development, organizational theory, policy analysis, planning studies, curriculum and instructional leadership, and political systems analysis. The degree prepares senior level administrators for leadership positions in public schools or in higher education. A minimum of 60-semester hours beyond a master’s degree is required. Requirements include a research-based dissertation completed under the direction of an appropriate faculty member, as well as a supervised internship experience.Candidates seeking the EdD with a focus on public school administration must hold Level I licensure in administration or supervision. Upon completion of the program, individuals are eligible to upgrade previously held licenses. Individuals holding administration license (012, class M or class AP) and/or (011, class AS) are eligible for (012, class DP) and superintendent license (011, class DS). Individuals holding supervision license (113, class S) are eligible for curriculum-instructional specialist (113, class D). Candidates seeking the EdD with a concentration in higher education administration are not required to hold a previous license and are not eligible for North Carolina license in administration or supervision upon completion of the program. In addition, it is desirable for all candidates for the EdD program to have three years of successful leadership experience.
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