Central Michigan University

Ed.S. in General Educational Admin.

Graduate students, under the specialist degree in general educational administration, may select courses that will develop skills in school superintendency, agency administration, higher education, or other leadership positions. The student should consult an advisor to develop such a program. The program offers two different concentrations in Elementary/Middle/Secondary Administration and Higher Education Administration. An emphasis in Elementary/Middle/Secondary Administration can also be completed in Atlanta, GA. To apply for this off-campus program click here

The Ed.S. degree is based upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree. During the course of this program, a student may apply for a master’s degree when requirements for that degree are satisfied. A student who has already earned a master’s degree before enrolling in a specialist program may work out a program, in consultation with the advisor, which includes previous graduate coursework that is pertinent to his or her program. Since a specialist degree implies an understanding of a field in greater depth than that provided by a similar master’s degree program, a student whose master’s degree is not in the same precise areas as the chosen specialist program should expect to do more than thirty (30) semester hours of work beyond the master’s degree.

Admission Requirements

1. Obtain admission to the College of Graduate Studies
2. Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above
3. Have three (3) years experience in education or other human service organization
4. Complete the portfolio-based admissions process

Portfolio

1. Educational Leadership department application form.
2. Current resume identifying training, experience, and professional accomplishments.
3. Minimum of two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s potential as an administrator and attest to the applicant’s potential to succeed in the program.
4. One-page statement addressing the applicant’s beliefs in administration.
5. One-page statement of professional goals and actions the applicant intends to take to achieve them.
6. Identification of a minimum of two activities that indicate experiences, abilities, and potential for administration. For each activity identified, the applicant should indicate the nature of the activity, type and number of persons involved, roles and responsibilities of the applicant, budget (if applicable), and a reflective statement addressing what learning occurred for the applicant.

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**PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THE ADMISSION’S PORTFOLIO FOR YOUR RECORDS.**