Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
Emphasis Area: Administration and Supervision
The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership degree is designed to further develop the knowledge and skills necessary for assuming leadership roles in education. The Ed.S. degree is primarily designed to prepare candidates for leadership roles in public school administration at the central office level. A master degree in educational leadership or the equivalent and licensure in administration supervision PreK-12 are required.
Ed.S. Degree Program
Course Requirements: (18 credit hours)
ELS 835 Organizational Behavior in Education
ELS 853 Public School Finance
ELS 871 Educational Systems, Planning, and Futures
ELS 876 Leadership for Social Justice
ELS 878 Leadership for Teaching and Learning
ELS 879 Field Research in School Administration and Supervision
Elective Courses: (12 credit hours)
ELS 811 Leadership Theory for School Improvement
ELS 855 Political Systems, Legislation, and Urban Education
ELS 864 History and Philosophy of
ELS 877 Staff Development
ELS 880 Multicultural Curriculum Leadership and Globalization
ELS 883 Contemporary Issues in Education
Total Credits: 30
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Dana Burnett, Graduate Program Director
Educational Leadership Program, Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0157
(757) 683-3326; Fax (757) 683-5756
E-mail: ELS@odu.edu