Graduate Catalog 2019-2021
Graduate Catalog 2019-2021 > John H. Lounsbury College of Education > Professional Learning and Innovation Department > Educational Leadership Ed.S. (Online)
Program Description
The Ed.S in Educational Leadership addresses the Georgia Educational Leadership Standards using personalized and authentic learning experiences in the school setting. The program may be successfully completed in one academic year of three semesters, each having 12 graduate credit hours, beginning in the fall of each year. All course work is available online to support the school-based learning experiences. School mentors and university professors support and facilitate the candidate’s work. A residency requirement of 750 clock hours helps the candidate address experiences across all standards. Successful completion of the program prepares the candidate with residency work needed for Tier II certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and performance skills required for Educational Testing Service portfolio tasks.
Ed.S. Prerequisites
Ed.S. Admission
Ed.S. Advisement
The Ed.S in Educational Leadership begins in August of each year and ends with the following summer session. Each candidate admitted to the cohort has a program of study listing the timeline for all courses. There are no substitutes or electives and all courses are taken at the same time during the program with other members of the cohort. Candidates are assigned to the cohort professor for advisement and are expected to communicate on a regular basis with the professor who will also serve as facilitator and performance coach.
Ed.S. Program of Study
Limited Graduate Assistantships are available. Details and an application can be found at http://www.gcsu.edu/education/assistantships.html
Ed.S. Exit Requirements
All candidates must pass a comprehensive program exit requirement and fulfill degree requirements to graduate including an electronic portfolio presentation. Candidates should check with their assigned program advisor for specifics.
Ed.S. Transient Credit
Candidates must enroll in all courses in the program of study at Georgia College.
Dismissal Policy
All course grades are required be ‘B’ or ‘A.’ For any course in the program of study with a ‘C’ grade, the candidate may file a formal petition to continue in the program.
Certification
Candidates research and perform skills in their school setting needed for the work they must document in the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL). Candidates who successfully complete the Ed.S program and subsequently pass the PASL qualify to be recommended for certification with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
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Total Credit Hours: 36
Further Information
Prospective students desiring further information on graduate programs may contact Shanda Brand, Graduate Admissions Advisor, at Georgia College, Campus Box 70, Milledgeville, GA 31061.
Email: Shanda.Brand@gcsu.edu
Phone: 478-445-1383. (Toll free in Georgia at 1-800-342-0471, extension 1383.)