Students who have a master's degree in an education-related field may have their transcripts reviewed to determine prerequisite courses needed for principal licensure before entering the Ed.S. Program. Upon completion of the Ed.S., students who are admitted into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership may transfer up to 36 hours into the Ed.D.

Ed.S. Curriculum

Read the requirements and course checklist for the Ed.S. Program (catalog listing).

Admission to the Ed.S. Program

Applicants for the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership must hold the master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and are expected to hold graduate licensure at the fifth-year level in school administration or supervision.

Applicants who hold graduate licensure at the fifth-year level in a teaching field may be admitted with the provision that all requirements for the fifth-year level in school administration or supervision become an integral component of the EdS program.

Applicants must submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test and three recommendations from former instructors and/or administrative superiors who are in a position to judge the applicant’s aptitude for graduate study. After these materials are submitted to the Graduate School, program faculty interview applicants and make a recommendation to the department.
For more information on the Ed.S. Program, contact Dr. Sandra Tonnsen at 828-227-3324 or email tonnsen@wcu.edu.