The Specialist in Education program is ideal for individuals who have completed a master’s degree and are pursuing principal/superintendent licensure or educational advancement. Individuals enrolled in this program include professionals within education, business, and law.
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Program Overview
The Specialist in Education with Superintendent Licensure is a post-masters program that prepares students for superintendent/AEA administration licensure. Developed from the Iowa Standards for School Leaders, the program enables students to become exemplary leaders within the field of education. A rich clinical experience is central to the program, with multiple hands-on experiences embedded throughout the coursework.
Program Requirements
The Specialist in Education with Superintendent Licensure requires 30-credit hours, consisting of nine 3-credit courses and one 3-credit seminar.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EDL 292 | SPECIALIST SEMINAR | 1 |
| EDL 283 | LEADING COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| EDL 284 | DATA ANALYTICS IN EDUCATION RESEARCH | 3 |
| EDL 285 | ETHICS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | 3 |
| EDL 286 | TRANSFORMATIONAL SYST LEAD | 3 |
| EDL 287 | CURRICULUM AND EVALUATION | 3 |
| EDL 288 | HUMAN RESOURCE DYNAMICS | 3 |
| EDL 289 | ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| EDL 290 | SCHOOL FINANCE | 3 |
| EDL 291 | POLICY, INFLUENCE, AND LEGAL ISSUES | 3 |
| EDL 292 | SPECIALIST SEMINAR | 2 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
Admission
- Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; therefore, it is requested that all materials be submitted approximately 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
- Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers.
- Begin the application process on the School of Education's admission page. Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.
- PLEASE NOTE: This program requires the submission of three professional letters of recommendation, including one from an immediate supervisor and a second one from an administrator who can speak to the candidate's potential for effective building-level leadership.