Specialist in Education (EdS)

Students may transfer up to 9 hours of credit from accredited institutions.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to EKU for appropriate articulation. Learn more about transferring to EKU.

To be recommended for education administrative certification and/ or rank change, all candidates must meet the requirements for admission to professional education, complete the approved leadership curriculum, and pass the required PRAXIS exam. Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Certification at (502) 564-5846.

• EdS with Certification in District Administration (Director of Pupil Personnel/Supervisor of Instruction)
• EdS with Certification in School Principal
• EdS with Certification in Superintendent of Schools

For a full list of course descriptions please see the university graduate catalog

EAD 853 Conditions of Learning      
Candidates will use data from surveys and interviews to evaluate a school’s learning environment. Candidates will develop recommendations for improvement.

EDL 950 Educating and Supporting Diverse Student Populations  
This course examines best practice approaches for educating and serving students marginalized due to environmental, developmental or behavioral conditions and circumstances. Students in this course will develop improvement plans and analyze strength-based leadership.

EAD 849 School Systems Administration    
Examination of school system operations including financial management, the administration of auxiliary services, human resources management, the management of federal and state programs, facilities planning and management, and the management of curriculum and instructional support.

EDL 944 Public Policy & Politics       
The course focuses on education policy formation, application, and impact on both P-12 and postsecondary education. The interaction between policy and politics is emphasized. Students will research and prepare policy briefs.

EAD 879 Systems for Change
Analysis of the school district administrator’s role with emphasis on understanding district-wide complex systems change and how change impacts student learning. Minimum of 25 clinical hours required.