EdS in Educational Administration and Policy (Gwinnett Campus)
Become an educational leader with the skills to improve school systems through our Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Policy.
The four-semester program at our Gwinnett campus prepares you for a role in educational leadership through hands-on projects and a school residency embedded within the coursework. Tier I Educational Leadership Certification and employment in a school or district leadership position are prerequisites for admission.
Highlights
- Leads to Tier II Educational Leadership Certification
- Four-semester, year-long program that starts each Fall
- Includes supervised residency experience
- Offered at UGA’s Gwinnett Campus
Curriculum
Through this program, you will gain the knowledge and experience for a career in educational leadership, whether as an administrator or a leader working to improve school systems.
As part of your coursework, you’ll take classes covering:
- Education law and ethics
- Leadership and education politics
- Managing and using data to improve schools
- Education politics and relationships among school boards, superintendents, and other school leaders
Over the course of four semesters and 30 hours, you’ll complete:
- One research course in data management and analysis
- An optional prospectus development course to provide you feedback on progress toward your final project
- Supervised residency experiences at a local school where you shadow a designated school leader
- A capstone project applying what you have learned
Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .
Documents
How to Apply
Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia
The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.
Start A Graduate School Application
Part 2: Apply to the Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Policy (Gwinnett Campus)
Applications are accepted only for Spring semester admission.
Also while completing the Graduate School application, be sure to attach the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
Deadline to Apply
- July 1 (Fall)
Additional Resources
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