Macomb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership in Moline United States | Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University
|
Moline United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,123
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Educational Studies Department provides an extensive graduate program in educational leadership, where students can pursue a Master of Science in Education (MS Ed.), an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree, or an Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.). The master's curriculum focuses on foundational knowledge and skills for aspiring educational leaders. At the specialist level, coursework builds upon this foundation while incorporating advanced elements for professional development, including qualifications for superintendent roles. The doctoral program cultivates instructional leadership through collaborative, inquiry-driven learning, bringing together professionals to examine how theory, research, and political awareness address real-world challenges in education. The department also offers principal and superintendent licensure programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Evaluation for admission to the Education Specialist and/or superintendent licensure program is based upon:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR 3.0 or higher GPA for the last two years (30 s.h.) of graduate work including a master's degree in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited university or principal licensure program
2 years of experience as a successful school or district administrator in Illinois or one of the other 49 states of the United States
Superintendent statement of support
Transcripts of all graduate work
Completed application form to the Ed.S. program
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 73, PTE Academic score of at least 49.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR 3.0 or higher GPA for the last two years (30 s.h.) of graduate work including a master's degree in Educational Administration/Leadership from an accredited university or principal licensure program
2 years of experience as a successful school or district administrator in Illinois or one of the other 49 states of the United States
Superintendent statement of support
Transcripts of all graduate work
Completed application form to the Ed.S. program
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 73, PTE Academic score of at least 49.
Tuition
USD
10,123