The Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision is a 30 credit-hour, online program centered around K-12 administration. The Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision provides the following two tracks: Initial Licensure and Career Level. The Initial Licensure track curriculum is for candidates seeking to receive their K-12 administrator license. The Career Level track curriculum is for existing K-12 administrators.
- 30 hour program, 10 courses
- can be completed in 1 year
- all courses offered online
- enroll any semester
- focused on Professional Standards for Education Leaders (PSEL)
- successful completion of the program and a passing SLLA score leads to licensure in Mississippi
Goals
#1 – Produce graduates who are instructional leaders, act with integrity, are change agents, focus on continuous improvement, and engage the larger community.
#2 – To serve participating educational leaders by sharing academic resources, providing avenues of collaboration, and facilitating relevant research.
See statistics of our recent graduates in the field here.
Delta State University is pleased to offer credit toward Educational Specialist and Doctorate of Professional Studies degrees in Educational Administration and Supervision (EAS) for successful completers of the National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) professional development program.
In order to be completely admitted to a graduate program, applicants have to be admitted to the university and satisfy the standards set by the selected degree program.
Program coursework provides the knowledge needed to pass the SLLA licensure exam. Standards from the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium are incorporated throughout the program. Hands-on experience and classes combine leadership theory and practice to prepare students for the industry.
Program of Study for candidates seeking initial administrator license
Program of Study for candidates who are already career administrators who hold the MS 486 Administrator license
| *Important Dates for Comps | |
| Fall 2023 Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date | September 29, 2023 or September 30, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 Retake Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date | November 10, 2023 or November 11, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date | February 23, 2024 or February 24, 2024 |
| Spring 2024 Retake Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date | April 5, 2024 or April 6, 2024 |
| Summer I 2024 Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date | June 14, 2024 or June 15, 2024 |
| Summer II 2024 Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date | July 12, 2024 or July 13, 2024 |
To graduate from the program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete all program of study coursework
- Establish and maintain an adequate rating on the Professional Dispositions Rating Scale
- Successfully complete the comprehensive examination
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA on program coursework
Contact
Kathleen Lott
Program Advisor
klott@deltastate.edu
P: 662-846-4368
Dr. Diana Ezell
Coordinator
dezell@deltastate.edu
Dr. Daphne Smith
Assistant Professor
ddsmith@deltastate.edu
Dr. Corlis Snow
Interim Chair, Division of Teacher Education, Leadership, & Research
csnow@deltastate.edu
P: 662-846-4370
F: 662-846-4309
