Program Details
Grand Canyon University’s Education Specialist in K-12 Leadership program is designed to prepare educators to assume a variety of leadership roles in economically and culturally diverse 21st century K-12 educational communities. After foundational instruction in ethics, research, and theory, coursework focuses on educational policy development and decision making, staffing, and organizational leadership, supervision of teaching and learning, instructional and curricular supervision, department and unit management, and other areas related to leadership at the building or district level. The program is aligned with the standards of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and is consistent with the University’s mission to develop learners who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders in a technologically advanced world.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Grand Canyon University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required
Restricted States
Kentucky
Disclosures
Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.
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