Program of Study for the Education Specialist in Educational Administration

Educational Administration EdS degree leads to NC superintendent licensure.

Admission Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or completion of an approved advanced principal licensure program; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores, unless waived.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting the minimum qualifying score does not guarantee admission, only consideration for unconditional admission.

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam (GRE or MAT) requirement may be waived for applicants with a Master’s degree GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Additional Information about Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility

Any standardized exam waiver for a graduate degree program at Appalachian State requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last earned degree (undergraduate or graduate; some programs have established higher GPA requirements). No exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the Graduate School upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. Standardized test scores may be required for scholarship consideration.

Course Requirements for the Education Specialist in Educational Administration

Other Requirements for the EdS in Educational Administration

• Thesis: Not required
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
• Comprehensive: Prior to graduation, the student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
• Product of Learning: Not required