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Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision

M.Ed. Program of Study – Public School Concentration
M.Ed. Program of Study – Independent School Concentration

Educational Administration and Supervision Handbook – Initial Licensure

Application for Comprehensive Exam*

*Important Dates for Comps
Spring 2026 Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date March 27, 2026 or March 28, 2026
Spring 2026 Retake Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date April 17, 2026 or April 18, 2026

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Dispositions Portfolio

Comprehensive Exams

Spring 2026 Comps Date – March 2, 2026
Summer I 2026 Comps Date – June 1, 2026
Summer II 2026 Comps Date – July 7, 2026

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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.

Graduate Course Transfer

Educational Administration and Supervision Handbook – Initial Licensure

Educational Administration and Supervision Handbook – Career Level

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

Comps Application*

*Important Dates for Comps
Spring 2026 Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date March 27, 2026 or March 28, 2026
Spring 2026 Retake Comps Testing Date – Candidate chooses either date April 17, 2026 or April 18, 2026

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

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Program of Study
Course Rotation
Textbooks

Dispositions Portfolio

Comprehensive Exams

Spring 2026 Comps Date – March 2, 2026
Summer I 2026 Comps Date – June 1, 2026
Summer II 2026 Comps Date – July 7, 2026

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Campus Resources

Doctor of Education in Professional Studies

Programs of Study

Academic Resources

Comprehensive Exam

The Comprehensive Exam is given during the ELR 888 Doctoral Seminar course. The exam date is given by the course instructor.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Registration Resources

Campus Resources

Graduation Resources

Graduation Application Deadlines

Deadline Late Application Deadline Graduation Date
Spring 2026 November 1, 2025 March 1, 2026 May 8, 2026
Summer 2026 April 1, 2026 June 30, 2026 August 3, 2026*
Fall 2026 June 30, 2026 September 29, 2026 December 11, 2026
Spring 2027 November 1, 2026 March 1, 2027 May 7, 2027
Summer 2027 March 30, 2027 June 29, 2027 August 2, 2027*
Fall 2027 June 29, 2027 TBD TBD

*No commencement ceremony

How to Apply for Graduation

Use the online application process to apply for graduation at least one semester prior to the semester of graduation. Paper applications are no longer accepted.  Complete the process by going to the Registrar’s Office webpage.

Graduate students must have completed at least 18 earned credit hours (not including the current semester) in order to apply for graduation.