Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership
Columbus State University

Program Details

Become a leader in education with this online education administration degree. This Tier II program is designed for those seeking to become a building principal, an assistant superintendent, or a superintendent of a school district. Graduates will need to take the PASL Assessment to achieve the certification upgrade.  

Courses in this online education administration degree are designed to prepare system-level leaders who can effectively address district-level educational issues. Learn to apply theory and research-based practices while learning about the functions of school districts, including:

  • Curriculum
  • Instruction
  • Management
  • School Law
  • Public Relations

All students work with a mentor who is a current building principal or district-level administrator, seeing how what they learn in class works in the real world.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Columbus State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Candidates must possess at least three years of teaching experience.