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Become More in Education for Less
Give your teaching career the edge it needs. Forget the days and dollars tied up in dissertations and academic digging. Nova Southeastern University's Ed.S. in Educational Leadership takes you to the helm of your school in less time and for less money.
A year’s worth of learning and insight in this program prepares you for a complete career upgrade. Gain new specialties or higher level roles, such as K-12 teachers or department heads, assistant principals, principals, counselors, community college professors and educational consultants. Dominate the education industry with your NSU degree and make your mark.
The Ed.S. with a Specialization in Educational Leadership is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and has earned National Recognition by the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Specialized Professional Association. The program is offered as two degree program tracks.
- Florida certification track: state-approved; directly aligns with Florida certification requirements.
- Nevada certification track: state-approved; directly aligns with Nevada licensure requirements.
Who Should Apply
- Practicing prekindergarten through 12th grade teachers seeking a graduate degree or recertification with interest in the educational leadership field.
- Master’s degree education graduates seeking a graduate degree, recertification and/or additional certification area in educational leadership
Quick Facts
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Curriculum (Florida Certification Track)
Program Requirements (36 credits)*
Credits
*Courses are listed in the suggested order of completion.
Curriculum
Program Requirements (36 credits)*
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Ready for the Next Step?
We’re thrilled you’re applying to NSU for an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership.
This program is available to practicing prekindergarten through 12th-grade teachers who wish to obtain graduate degrees and enter the field of educational leadership.
It’s also available to those with a master's degree and a valid professional teaching certificate who wish to obtain a graduate degree and/or add a certification area in educational leadership.
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year.
Florida State-Approved Program Requirements
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Current professional teaching certificate/license
- Supervisor Recommendation Form from the applicant’s school or district demonstrating the applicant’s leadership potential and skills
- Two most recent performance evaluations (signed by supervisor) or equivalent with obtained earnings of an “effective” or higher rating
Nevada State-Approved Program Requirements
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Current professional teaching certificate/license
- Employment verification letter demonstrating at least 3 years of teaching experience in accredited K-12 schools
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