Ed.S., Educational Leadership - Superintendent
This major is designed for those seeking formal educational leadership roles such as superintendent, assistant superintendent and other school district central office roles. Emphasis is on the administrator as an instructional leader as well as a servant leader. Ethical decision making, creative problem solving, and professional growth are other areas of emphasis.
While this program primarily utilizes an on-line delivery method, the initial two (2) courses of the program are delivered on campus in a face-to-face format. The program also utilizes a cohort model which allows students to plan their schedules ahead of time and allows them to continue working full-time in their position while completing the program.
Students will typically complete the program in 22 months, which includes a yearlong internship at the district office level. This internship will be supervised by a qualified central office administrator. This internship must be approved by the school district and the NNU program director.
Successful completion of the degree qualifies the graduate for recommendation to the State of Idaho for Superintendent endorsement on an Idaho Administrator Certification. (Individuals should check for specific requirements for certification in other states.)
Requirements:
- Must have a master's degree and building administrator certification.
- Must gain admission as a Graduate Education student.
Required Courses:
EDUC 7579 Special Education Law for Administrators (2)
EDUC 8670 Labor Relations in Schools (3)
EDUC 8671 Educational Change: A Historical Perspective (3)
EDUC 8672 The Superintendency (3)
EDUC 8673 Advanced School Finance (3)
EDUC 8674 School Facilities (3)
EDUC 8675 Public Relations and Marketing for Schools (3)
EDUC 8676 Special Populations: Issues and Resources (3)
EDUC 8677 Research (3)
EDUC 8678 Central Office Internship (1-4 ) (4 credits required)
Total Credits 30
Initial principal endorsement may be obtained through an Education Specialist degree. Please see Education Specialist, Educational Leadership-Building Administrator.
For program details, please contact
Dr. Mike Poe (208) 467-8429
For application materials, please contact
Cindy Williams (208) 467-8052.
