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Education Specialist, Educational Leadership (EdS) Overview

Are you an educator seeking to advance your career into a leadership position?

The 100% online Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (EdS) offered by the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is a post-masters credential designed for P-12 educators who wish to advance in educational leadership careers.

Completion of the EdS program may qualify students for the Indiana Superintendent's license and P-12 district level leadership positions. As a stackable credential, the 30-credit-hour earned in the EdS program may transfer to the 60-credit-hour Doctor of Education program in Educational Leadership at USI.

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USI faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you the support you need no matter the modality for which you're taking classes. Check out our robust resources for online students including what online learning is, technology requirements and frequently asked questions.

Online Student Resources

100% Online
4 Starts a Year
30 Credit Hours
Credits Can Apply Toward Doctorate

Credits Breakdowns

Graduate Certificate Credit
Requirements

30
Credits

Total Credits

30
Credits

To be considered for admission, you must have the following: 

  • A master’s degree in education or related field from a regionally-accredited institution with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher;
  • A valid teaching license
Course Checksheet View in Bulletin
  1. Submit an online application and $40 application fee.
  2. Upload the following to your application account:
    1. Your Indiana Teaching License number or provide an explanation as to why you wish to pursue this degree.
    2. A current resume/curriculum vitae. The file should be a PDF and use the following naming convention: First Name Last Name EdS resume.pdf (example: Joe Smith EdS resume.pdf)
  3. Submit official transcripts to Graduate Studies.
    • Official electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed from the previous institution to Graduate.Studies@usi.edu
    • Mailed transcripts can be sent to this address:
      Graduate Studies
      University of Southern Indiana
      8600 University Blvd.
      Evansville, IN 47712
  4. International applicants may be required to submit additional information.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    December 27, 2024
    Document Deadline:
    January 03, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 10, 2025
  • Start Date:
    May 12, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    April 25, 2025
    Document Deadline:
    May 02, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    May 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    June 30, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    June 13, 2025
    Document Deadline:
    June 20, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    June 27, 2025

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Elizabeth M. Wilkins
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of Doctoral Program in Education

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Designed P-12 educators who wish to advance in educational leadership careers, the post-masters certificate in Educational Leadership can lead to positions as directors and administrative staff.

Evansville Regional Data

Top Regional Occupations by Income

*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.

Related Career Fields

  • School principal
  • Assistant principal
  • Educational leader
  • Academic coach
  • Curriculum developer
  • Personnel director
  • Administrative assistant to the superintendent
  • Director of career & technical education

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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