Education Administration (EdS)
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The Ed.S in Educational Administration is now accepting applications for 2025. This 30 credit hour and cohort based post master’s degree prepares aspiring school leaders to the helm of 21st century schools by providing in-depth contemporary education issues coupled with a Clinical Leadership model. This format will allow students to utilize hands-on skills to address challenges in K-12 education like never before.
View the general admission requirements, degree requirements, and professional licensure information for Educational Administration (EDS)
Education Administration (EDS) In Depth
- Lower cost and bundled tuition and fees - all textbooks and materials included!
- Hybrid delivery model
- Embedded clinical field work
- Leads to certification in Principalship and Supervisor of Instruction
- Rank I Eligible
Kentucky Educator Placement Service
P-12 School and District Administration in the following certification areas:
- Principal
- Supervisor of Instruction
Click on a course name (ex. "LEAD 637 ") in the degree requirements for further information about courses. Information includes class description, prerequisites (if any), terms offered, among other information.
Contact Debbie Powers, Ed.D
debbie.powers@louisville.edu
502-852-6428
FAQs: Education Administration (EDS)
Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your faculty advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies for final approval
An Ed.S. is a 30-hour post-masters degree program which qualifies candidates for a Rank I pay increase.
The administration faculty recommend that you apply to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning. This is a master's program that would be beneficial to someone who aspires to a leadership position. Consult a faculty advisor in the Department of Teaching and Learning for further information.
Yes, if you are enrolled in a degree program, you may qualify for financial aid. Check with the Financial Aid Office to verify your specific status with regard to obtaining financial aid while enrolled in the post-master's Ed.S. degree program.
Yes, certification in educational administration is a P-12 certification.