Community College & University Leadership (455F)

Submitted by hudspethea on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 6:24pm

The purpose of this Education Specialist (Ed.S.) concentration is to prepare persons for upper-level management and administration positions in colleges and universities. The program integrates theory and practice to enable graduates to address the diverse and complex demands of leadership in today's rapidly changing educational environments, to prepare for a doctoral program, and to advance their careers.

 

Cohort Model

Students in the Ed.S. concentration enroll as part of a cohort and take classes together over the course of the program.  Cohorts are formed periodically on ASU's Main Campus and regularly on North Carolina community college campuses.

Current Cohorts

Concentration Requirements

The Program of Study [PDF] lists the courses required for the  Community College & University Leadership concentration.  Students need to add their electives and submit the form to their advisor by the time they have completed 9 hours of coursework.

An Admission to Candidacy form needs to be submitted by the time the student has completed 12 hours of coursework.

Other requirements for completion of the degree include:

  • Thesis: Optional. (Students are encouraged to consider it.)
  • Language Proficiency: None Required
  • Comprehensive Exam: Student must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.

 

 

For information about applying to the program, click here.

To see the Graduate Bulletin (2011-2012), click here.

For information about program scholarships, click here.

For more information about the Ed.S. program, contact Dr. Amy Trawick, Program Director (trawickar@appstate.edu / 828-262-2137).

For information about distance education cohorts, contact Lisa Freeman (freemanlh@appstate.edu / 800-355-4084 ext. 2906).