30 hours

Admission to the EdS in Educational Administration and Policy is open to those who have completed Tier I educational leadership certification or the equivalent (a valid GaPSC-issued Standard Professional L or PL certificate in Educational Leadership) and are employed in a current leadership position. Because Tier II programs are intensive, performance-based programs, the intent of the rule is to allow only candidates who are employed in leadership positions to enter the program.

Prospective students should include the following with a Graduate School application: - Resume/CV - Statement of purpose - Official transcript - 3 letters of recommendation

EDAP 8400

Educational Leadership for Instructional Improvement and Change

3

EDAP 8410

Educational Leadership for Family and Community Engagement

3

EDAP 8420

Examining School Populations, Structure, and Culture for Educational Leaders

3

EDAP 8440

Educational Leadership for Job-Embedded Professional Learning

3

EDAP 8450

Educational Leadership in High-Needs Schools

3

EDAP 8460

Organizational Leadership and Human Resources in School Administration

3

EDAP 8611

Educational Leadership Residency I: Building Level

3

EDAP 8612

Educational Leadership Residency II: Building Level

3

EDAP 8613

Educational Leadership Residency III: Building Level

3

LEAP 8200

Introduction to Action Research in Organizations

3

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Completion of the Ed.S. Degree will lead to Tier II certification in Educational Leadership. Courses are aligned to the 2015 Georgia Educational Leadership Standards, and the Georgia Leader Keys Effectiveness System (LKES). Students must demonstrate proficiency in all of the 2015 Georgia Educational Leadership Standards and complete 750 hours of clinical practice in order to be recommended for Tier II Educational Leadership Certification in Georgia.

Graduate students may transfer 6 hours to the graduate program of study with program approval.

Qualified students will be nominated for program-specific scholarships and awards. Students are encouraged to apply for Graduate School awards.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The LEAP department and Graduate School have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present.

LEAP Graduate Student Network (GSN) is the student group for the LEAP department.

Other programs in the LEAP department include: - Certificate in Educational Law and Policy - Certificate in Organization Coaching - Certificate in Qualitative Studies - Certificate in Transformative Leadership - MED in Educational Administration and Policy - MED in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development - EDD in Educational Leadership - EDD in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development - PhD in Educational Administration and Policy - PhD in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development - PhD in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies