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    Educational Leadership, EdS

    Program Description

    The Educational Leadership department in the College of Education is pleased to announce the opening of the Education Specialist Degree (EdS) application process.

    The Education Specialist degree is after the completion of a Master’s degree and puts candidates on a solid path to earning a doctorate. The Professional Administrator License is also built into the EdS and allows the candidate to serve as a K-12 administrator in Oregon at the District or Education Service District (ESD) levels, including a Superintendent position. The EdS allows a candidate to be eligible for federal financial aid while working on the administrator license, whereas a license only program does not. Many states require an Education Specialist degree to serve in the role of Superintendent.

    The Education Specialist degree consists of 45 credits, including a 7 credit Clinical Internship experience taken over two terms. The program is intended to be completed over a two-to-three-year period. The majority of EdS credits may transfer into the Doctorate of Education if the candidate pursues that degree within 7 years.

    Click this link to view the course requirements for the Education Specialist degree.

    EdS candidates may also begin Fall or Winter terms
    Contact Information: Trina Hmura trinah@uoregon.edu

    Prerequisites

    If you want a ProAL with the EdS program, you need to hold a Principal license.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    For application purposes you will need the following:

    • Current resume
    • Unofficial Transcript
    • Three references and recommendations
    • Completed UO application
    • Application fee or waiver

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    College of Education
    Campus: Online
    Winter 2025
    Final Deadline - December 08, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.
    Fall 2025
    Final Deadline - August 30, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.
    Summer 2025
    Final Deadline - May 31, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.
    Spring 2025
    Final Deadline - March 01, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.

    This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.