Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Education Leadership & Administration

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Education Specialist: Leadership program is a nationally-recognized program that prepares you for principalship and central office administrative positions in K-12 schools. The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for school leaders are endorsed throughout your course of study. There are many reasons to consider the Education Specialist Program at OU: • The program follows a cohort model, with no more than 20 students per group • We focus on research and data analysis • You’ll form a mentorship with a recognized school leader • Classes are scheduled at convenient times for education professionals • Our faculty is renown The Education Specialist degree is a 22-month, cohort-structured program. Courses are generally scheduled on one week night and periodic Saturdays during the fall and winter terms. During summer term, courses meet two evenings per week. The action research project begins during the first semester and is presented during the final semester of the program.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, OR a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from a college or university of government-recognized standing, Official transcripts for all post-secondary educational institutions, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Evidence of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, The recommendation forms must be from supervisors familiar with the candidate’s current position, A statement indicating willingness to make a two-year commitment to the program and a statement of personal goals after completing the educational leadership program, Candidates may be interviewed by the program coordinator, who will make admission recommendations to Graduate Admissions, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Site Preference Form.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).