Education Specialist in Executive Educational Leadership
Bridge the divide between theory and practice while working closely with a network of leaders from across Idaho. This 5 semester Education Specialist degree is an innovative, cohort-based program. The program schedule is designed to be working-professional friendly and allows you to pursue an advanced degree while still continuing your full-time work.
Classes are held using a face-to-face cohort model with sessions being held one consecutive Friday and Saturday per month during the fall/spring semesters, and eight days in the summer months.
Official Degree Name: Education Specialist in Executive Educational Leadership
A cover letter discussing your professional goals and reasons for applying to the Executive Educational Leadership Program
Two letters of recommendation – one from an immediate supervisor in support of the candidate’s participation in the program and one from someone who can speak to the candidate’s leadership ability and/or potential
Send in official transcripts to the Graduate Admissions and Degree Services.
Admission to a cohort as an Executive Educational Leader Candidate will be based on the applicant’s current qualifications, perceived potential capabilities and level of commitment.
Applicants who also apply for a superintendent endorsement must have four years of full-time teaching experience working with students PreK-12 while under contract in a school setting.
Candidate Selection
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The Executive Educational Leadership faculty will conduct interviews and make decisions for admissions based on a comprehensive review of the candidate’s application materials. Priority is given to those applicants that apply before February 1st.
Program Requirements
Course Number and Title
Credits
EDLEAD 676 Foundations of Leading Complex Educational Organizations
6
EDLEAD 677 Leading Continuous System-wide Improvement of Learning
6
EDLEAD 678 The Superintendency and Executive Level Leadership: Theory and Research
6
EDLEAD 679 The Superintendency and Executive Level Leadership: Clinical Experience
6
EDLEAD 680 The Superintendency and Executive Level Leadership: Capstone Course
6
Total
30
Program Coordinator
Rachel Kamnkhwani-Kaulembe
Boise State University
College of Education
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725 Rachelkamnkwhani@boisestate.edu
Estimated Costs
The program is a flat-fee of $450 per credit ($2700 per semester).