Specialist of Arts in Educational Leadership in Ypsilanti United States | Eastern Michigan University

The Educational Leadership Specialist of Arts Degree is a postgraduate program designed for both aspiring and current education leaders. Eastern Michigan University's advanced education programs foster critical thinking, advocacy, and leadership skills to serve diverse communities in a democratic society. This specialist degree requires completion of at least 32 credit hours beyond the master's level. Students collaborate with advisors to create customized programs aligned with their professional aspirations. The curriculum covers leadership principles, contemporary organizational theories, and research methodologies. Through supervised internships with seasoned administrators, participants enhance their leadership and management capabilities. This program offers advanced training for administrative roles in K-12 schools and higher education institutions, while also meeting Michigan's central office (CO) endorsement requirements. Those pursuing building-level administration certification must complete supplementary coursework. Participants benefit from the full range of resources in the College of Education, including academic advising, scholarship opportunities, and engagement with the Department of Leadership & Counseling, which oversees this graduate certificate program.