Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.)

Note: If you are interested in the Specialist in Educational Leadership program, contact program director Dr. Sherry Hoyle at hoyles@winthrop.edu.

Applicants for admission to the Specialist in Educational Leadership program must meet the following requirements to be eligible for consideration:

• Three years of teaching experience and two years of school or comparable leadership experience;  

• Satisfy one of the following:

  • Option 1:  Possess an M.Ed. or equivalent in Educational Leadership with an overall GPA of 3.25 and possess licensure as a school principal (Option 1 is for candidates who possess licensure as a school principal and are seeking Superintendent certification).

  • Option 2:  Possess an M.Ed. with an overall GPA of 3.25 (Option 2 is for educators desiring an educational leadership degree without seeking Superintendent certification).

Application requirements for the Specialist in Educational Leadership program include:

• The online Graduate Studies application with the non-refundable application fee.

• Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work. Official transcripts from degree-granting institutions must be sent directly to our office from the issuing institutions. Non-degree coursework can be submitted on unofficial transcripts.

• Three recommendations that address the applicant’s specific qualifications and dispositions.

Note: In addition to the above requirements, the selection process may also include assessments, activities, and interviews to further determine eligibility for admission.