Educational Studies: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Concentration, EDS

About the Program

The Ed.S. degree in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Leadership is a 100% online post-master’s degree program designed to advance the career of building level school administrators and prepare them for a district level leadership role. The degree is coordinated with the requirements for the Indiana District Level Administrator license. Coursework for the Ed.S. and licensure can be completed in 2 years. The Ed.S. is not a doctorate and requires about half the credits. Ed.S. students are those that want to gain skills for a particular type of job (e.g. principal, superintendent, director of educational technology).

Applicants are expected to have earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and/or hold a principal’s license. Applicants must also hold a valid Indiana instructional license, complete the Purdue Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR), and complete the Purdue graduate application.

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Program Requirements

30 Credits Required

Concentrations

Departmental concentrations*:

• College Student Affairs
• College Student affairs Administration
• Counselor Education
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (also available as hybrid option)
• Educational Foundations
• Educational Psychology
• Gifted Education
• Higher Education Administration
• Mental Health Counseling
• Professional Counseling
• School Counseling
• Special Education

*No concentrations are available online.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Distinguish themselves in the education industry with a superior credential from an institution with worldwide recognition and impact.
• Learn tools and highly relevant techniques for leading K-12 schools.
• Advance and network with an experienced and motivated peer group for mutual support, team exercises, and enhanced learning. 
• Learn educational leadership practices and how to be applicable in working with individuals.

Education Licensure Disclaimer - GR

For information on which Graduate programs lead to an Instructional or Administrative State of Indiana Educator License, and the obligations therein, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) Graduate Programs website.  The Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) is the authoritative source for program licensure requirements. 

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• Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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