Study Educational Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership (Instructional Leadership Certification) at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Education
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Educational Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership (Instructional Leadership Certification)

USA

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What will I learn?

Students will learn the foundational skills needed in advanced school administration and leadership roles with an online Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership (Instructional Leadership) degree from The University of Alabama. After earning their Instructional Leadership certification, graduates will be able to develop and enact a shared mission of high-quality education and academic success.Lead Your School to GreatnessThroughout our program, students will develop various skills focused on motivating colleagues and students to achieve the goals of their school’s strategic plan and vision. Learning how to best interact with community members and other faculty and staff is also crucial in this program so graduates can effectively lead and improve their organizations.With an Educational Leadership degree, our alums seek careers as school principals, college deans, program directors, superintendents, university presidents and more.This program leads to Alabama Class AA Instructional Leadership (P-12) Certification.CurriculumThe EdS in Educational Leadership with Instructional Leadership certification consists of 30-33 credit hours. Program and courses are subject to change.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
US$35,924.00 per year
international student fee - $100 per semester
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the EdS program requires the following:

A masters degree from an accredited university
Alabama masters level certification in Instructional Leadership
Educational experience in teaching and/or leadership

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

Application Priority Deadline: July 1 for fall admission; November 15 for spring admission; May 1 for summer admission

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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