If you’re planning a career in mid to senior-level college or university administration, the 60-credit post-master’s Ed.S. provides in-depth study of administrative functions informed by theory, research, and practical experience, allowing students to identify their professional interests and pursue courses and related activities that meet those needs.
The Ed.S. Program requires a set of core courses that focus upon most of the major areas of expertise in which effective college and university administrators are required to be knowledgeable. These include administration, governance, law, and finance. In addition students can choose courses in a variety of areas including:
Assessment, economics and finance of postsecondary education
Enrollment management
Institutional research
Public policy
Student development
Teaching and learning
Program Essentials
Starting Semester
Deadline
Fall
Jan 31
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(minimum accumulative GPA 2.75 out of 4.00)
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Minimum 79 TOEFL score
or minimum 6.5 IELTS score
or minimum 115 Duolingo score (international students only)
Writing sample
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
Consult your employer about the availability of
tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the
to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
The final project for the Ed.S. can be focused on a practical problem and can be done as a part of one’s coursework. It is less substantial than a dissertation.
This is an in-person degree program, meaning students are required to attend the majority of their courses in person. While some portions of the program may utilize online, hybrid, and other technological modes, the majority of the HESA experience will take place in Bloomington, and attending community events will be an integral part of your being a contributing member of the HESA community.
