Online EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation)

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Online EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation)

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Discover what it’s like to earn your EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation) online at Walden, from our transfer-of-credit policy to our immersive curriculum.

 

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition56 quarter credit hours$560 per quarter hour

$31,360 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$900 

   

$32,260*

*Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

A Contemporary, Innovative Education Specialist Degree Program

In Walden’s online EdS in educational leadership program, you’ll develop strategic skills to understand and manage today’s complex educational issues. Explore how to assess, improve, and lead high-quality instructional programs. Gain strategies to help you recruit, hire, and retain personnel who share your vision. Learn to inspire students, teachers, staff, and families to work together to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all.

 

Career Outlook

Distinguish yourself with an online EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration degree from the Riley College of Education and Human Sciences at Walden. The college is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)— an educator preparation accreditor recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Develop the expertise and credentials required to serve as a principal or administrator.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the annual mean salary for elementary, middle, and high school principals in May 2019 was $96,400. However, the salary range typically falls between $63,070 and $148,630.1 Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, years of professional experience, and geographical region.

An EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration can prepare you to pursue career options such as:2

  • Elementary school principal
  • Middle or junior high principal
  • Senior high principal
  • Assistant/vice principal

An EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration can prepare you to work in settings such as:

  • Elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools
  • Early childhood centers
  • Charter schools
  • Private schools

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Program Learning Outcomes

All EdS graduates will be prepared to:

  • Apply discipline-specific knowledge to address issues in educational settings.
  • Apply evidence-based practices to address a problem within the academic and/or work environment and propose a solution.
  • Communicate information to a variety of stakeholders using oral and written formats.
  • Practice ethically as a professional in the field of education.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to promote continuous improvement in educational settings.
  • Advocate for social change to make a positive impact in educational settings.
Specialization Learning Outcomes

In addition to the shared EdS learning outcomes above, Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation) graduates will be prepared to:

  • Lead initiatives that evaluate and improve instructional programs.
  • Effectively manage all personnel and provide ongoing evaluation and professional development in teaching and learning.
  • Create a strategic plan using a visioning process to be shared and supported by all stakeholders.
  • Use data to effectively manage the organization and resources for a safe, secure, and effective learning environment.
  • Address community interests and diverse needs through communicating and collaborating with internal and external audiences.
  • Articulate the school’s role within the broader political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context and respond effectively to changes that impact the school community.
  • Model democratic value systems, ethics, and moral leadership; support others to grow and develop as caring and informed citizens.
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