Educational Leadership

100% Online Graduate Educational Leadership Programs

Ed.D. Administrative Endorsement Specialization (Mostly Online)

Overview

The Administrative Endorsement program is designed to prepare educators for beginning administrative positions at the k-12 campus or district level. It leads to Tennessee licensure as a Beginning Administrator. Programs leading to licensure are also approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Student programs at East Tennessee State University are individually designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and field work.

Program

The central idea of the doctoral program is the development of competence in the areas of greatest significance to educational leaders. Because of this, course requirements are described as blocks or components in the total program of the student. Each student’s total program will be determined upon the basis of four (4) factors:

- training and coursework completed prior to admission to advanced study;

- intended area of work as a professional;

- success in coursework and other experiences in the early parts of the program; and

- competence in the various areas of study as assessed and evaluated by the graduate committee in written and/or oral examinations.

More information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 18 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership Specialization (100% Online)

Overview

This online doctoral program prepares individuals who have a strong desire to enhance their knowledge of leadership principles and to become more effective leaders in their organizations. Student programs at East Tennessee State University are individually designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and field work.

Program

- training and coursework completed prior to admission to advanced study;

- intended area of work as a professional;

- success in coursework and other experiences in the early parts of the program; and

- competence in the various areas of study as assessed and evaluated by the graduate committee in written and/or oral examinations.

More information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found in the ETSU Catalog listing for the Educational Leadership, Ed.D. (Higher Education Leadership Concentration) program.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 66-78 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

Ed.D. School Leadership Specialization (100% Online)

Overview

This online doctoral program is designed primarily for practitioners who already possess administrative license and desire to work in central office positions in public schools or refine their professional expertise in their current positions of leadership. Student programs at East Tennessee State University are individually designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and field work.

Program

- training and coursework completed prior to admission to advanced study;

- intended area of work as a professional;

- success in coursework and other experiences in the early parts of the program; and

- competence in the various areas of study as assessed and evaluated by the graduate committee in written and/or oral examinations.

More information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found in the ETSU Catalog listing for the Educational Leadership, Ed.D. (School Leadership Concentration) program.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 66 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

Ed.S. Administration Endorsement Specialization (Mostly Online)

Overview

The Administration Endorsement program at East Tennessee State University is designed to prepare educators for beginning administrative positions at the k-12 campus or district level. It leads to Tennessee licensure as a Beginning Administrator. Student programs are individually designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and field work.

Program

- training and coursework completed prior to admission to advanced study;

- intended area of work as a professional;

- success in coursework and other experiences in the early parts of the program; and

- competence in the various areas of study as assessed and evaluated by the graduate committee in written and/or oral examinations.

More information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found in the ETSU Catalog listing for the Educational Leadership, Ed.S. (Administration Endorsement Concentration) program.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 31 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

Ed.S. School System Leadership Specialization (100% Online)

Overview

This online program is designed primarily for practitioners who already possess administrative license and desire to work in central office positions in public schools or refine their professional expertise in their current positions of leadership. Student programs at East Tennessee State University are individually designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and field work

Program

Education Specialist, Educational Leadership (School System Leadership Concentration)

- training and coursework completed prior to admission to advanced study;

- intended area of work as a professional;

- success in coursework and other experiences in the early parts of the program; and

- competence in the various areas of study as assessed and evaluated by the graduate committee in written and/or oral examinations.

More information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found in the ETSU Catalog listing for the Educational Leadership, Ed.S. (School System Leadership Concentration) program.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 31 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

M.Ed. Higher Education Leadership Specialization (100% Online)

Overview

The purpose of the Higher Education Leadership concentration is to respond to the ever-increasing need for providing new leaders and improving skills of existing leadership in entry to mid-level staff in two- and four-year institutions of higher education. Students will increase their knowledge of leadership principles and how they apply to the various areas of the institution and to working with students and other members of the university community.

Most students will matriculate through the program taking six(6) credits each term, although students who have graduate assistantships (G.A.s) will usually take nine(9) credits.

Program

Information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found on the Higher Education program website and in the program's ETSU Catalog listing for the Educational Leadership, M.Ed. (Higher Education Leadership).

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 36 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

M.Ed. School Administration and Leadership Specialization (100% Online)

Overview

The School Administration and Leadership program is designed to prepare educators for beginning administrative positions at the k-12 campus or district level. It leads to Tennessee licensure as a Beginning Administrator. The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program prepares the individuals who will serve as educational leaders in K-12 schools, community/technical colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and other organizations/agencies that offer educational programs and services. The program is approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Programs leading to licensure are also approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Student programs are individually designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and field work.

Program

The purpose of the School Administration and Leadership concentration is the development of principals, assistant principals, and school district office leaders. It leads to Instructional Leadership Licensure - Beginning (ILL-B) from the Tennessee Department of Education.

More information about the program requirements and curriculum can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 37 credit hours

TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
$601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. This amount may not include program-specific fees

Steps to Apply

Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

Step 2 Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

Step 3 Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Master's," term, then choose Educational Leadership and complete the remainder of the form.