Converse’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Administration and Supervision (elementary & secondary) is a program designed to prepare competent and effective leaders in all phases of school leadership and administration. Individuals interested in moving from the classroom to an administrative position—such as principal—will find this a challenging avenue of preparation. Converse University Education Programs are accredited through the South Carolina Department of Education under the guidance of the Council for the Accreditation for Education Preparation (CAEP).
The Education Specialist Program at Converse
Our Education Specialist in Administration and Supervision Program is designed to meet students at their present level and guide them through a quality course of study aimed at making them knowledgeable and employable as school administrators. Our courses are taught by veteran school and district administrators who understand the theory of school administration and who have been in leadership roles. Through theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, our students develop the skills to become successful and effective school administrators.
Students who already possess a Master’s degree in another area may enroll in the Education Specialist Program, allowing them to build upon their previous post-graduate work.
Emphasis is on solving actual administrative problems in the school or establishing procedures and programs related to leadership responsibilities of various administrators. Students receive guidance and assistance from school administrators as well as Converse instructors.
Our Education Specialist in Administration and Supervision courses are taught by veteran school and district administrators who understand the theory of school administration and who have been in leadership roles. You will gain the skills to be efficient, successful school administrators through theoretical knowledge and practical experiences.
If you currently have a Master’s degree in another area, you may enroll in the Education Specialist Program, and build upon previous post-graduate work.
Applicants must have the following:
For consideration of admission, the applicant should have the following credentials:
*Converse’s founder, Dexter Edgar Converse, held the ideal that Converse students “may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly.” Please write a personal statement, approximately 250-300 words in length, on how your personal goals as an educator tie with the Converse concept of The “Ideal” Educator. In keeping with the Honor Tradition at Converse, your essay must be entirely your own work. Please be specific on how Converse can help you become the “Ideal” Educator, taking special care to organize your essay clearly and proofread your work. The personal statement should be submitted as a part of the application or emailed to the Office of Graduate Admission.
Deadlines for Completed Application and Materials
*Converse Graduate Admission admits applicants on a rolling basis upon review of completed materials
Our on-campus Education Specialist degree in Administration & Supervision is a sixth-year program of 30 semester hours in education. The program focuses on the preparation of administrators/supervisors at the elementary or secondary level. The program focuses on the preparation for certification as administrators/supervisors at the elementary or secondary level. At the conclusion of this program, students will undertake an extensive administrative internship in an appropriate public school setting in order to apply their administrative skills to the instructional leadership dimension of public education.
The special focus of this program is in the preparation of administrative educational leaders. Students will become knowledgeable in school leadership, supervision and evaluation, school-community relations, education law, human resource management, and school finance.
See our graduate tuition and fees here.*
*Tuition and fees subject to change
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More reasons to choose Converse:
Veteran Faculty: Our faculty have extensive experience in the classroom and are active as researchers, clinicians, and leaders in the field of education.
Quality Education: Small class sizes in the Administration and Supervision Program allow students to garner individual attention from instructors leading to a more in-depth program of study. Our curriculum is aligned with South Carolina State Department of Education professional standards of Principal Evaluation (PADEPP). Converse University Education Programs are accredited through the South Carolina Department of Education under the guidance of the Council for the Accreditation for Education Preparation (CAEP). You will be qualified for certification reciprocity with many other states.
Community Partnerships: The Department of Education at Converse enjoys a strong working relationship with the school districts in Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, Cherokee, and Laurens Counties. Our graduate students are often current teachers in these districts who are seeking increased opportunities within their schools.
Convenience: Most students complete the program within a two-year time period. Flexibility is essential for students who manage busy work schedules and personal commitments. The courses are conducted mostly in the evenings and summers to accommodate students who maintain their current teaching positions. Some course offerings utilize the online approach which help students plan around other commitments they may have. Our faculty advisors are available to their students through many different modalities including office hours, email, and phone.
Degree Prestige and Value: Since 1890, Converse has provided students with education rooted in the liberal arts. Converse graduates are principled and productive citizens capable of creative thinking and problem solving. Many of the school and district administrators in our geographical area are Converse graduates who have capitalized on their degree in making it to the top of their profession.
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Lienne Medford
Dean of Education and Graduate Studies
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
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