Educational Specialist in Educational Administration - School District Superintendent Online Degree Information

	Educational Specialist in Educational Administration - School District Superintendent
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Degree Title:	Educational Specialist in Educational Administration - School District Superintendent
College:	The University of South Dakota
Description:	The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Administration - School District Superintendent from The University of South Dakota provides aspiring school leaders a combination of online courses and field experiences that draw upon the best available theory, research, and experiential wisdom. The coursework is offered online while the field-based internship is completed under the supervision of experienced school administrators providing a purposeful balance of academic preparation and field-based practical experience to produce an effective school administrator. Upon completion of the online Educational Administration degree, including the accompanying field-based internship, graduates may be eligible for licensure as a School District Superintendent. The Educational Specialist in Educational Administration with an emphasis in School District Superintendent requires 60 credit hours to complete (32 credit hours must be earned beyond a master's degree).

Accreditation:	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission and The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning and a graduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent. GRE or MAT scores required. Must possess a valid teaching certificate for licensure.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Address:
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
1300 students as of 1/1/2008

Calendar Type:
Trimesters starting in September, January and May.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate: $219.55 Graduate: $290.65

Credit-earning Options:
Credits Accepted are transfer, life experience, training (industry), and training (Military). CLEP and ACT accepted for transfer to Undergraduate programs. Some restriction apply.

Delivery Format: (?)
Format is online using Desire2Learn course management software.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Minimum 750MHz processor; Minimum 256MB RAM; Cable/DSL/Satellite internet preferred; Minimum Windows 2000, Mac OSX 10.1, Linux; Minimum 500 MB free storage; Sound Card; Open Office 2.x or later; Web Browser; Anti-Virus software.

Scholarships Offered:
Students are encouraged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information about sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, etc.)

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Registration Details:
A University representative will contact the student to walk them through the registration process.