Educational Leadership EDS

Distance (Online/Blended)
Concentration(s):School Library Media Specialist
TermDeadlinePriority DeadlineApply Now
Spring 2027No application deadline.Nov 15
About the priority deadline
For Instructional Leader and Teacher Leader programs: November 15
For School Library Media Specialist: October 16
Summer 2027No application deadline.May 01
About the priority deadline
For Instructional Leader and Teacher Leader programs: May 1
Fall 2027No application deadline.Jul 01
About the priority deadline
For Instructional Leader and Teacher Leader programs: July 1
For School Library Media Specialist: Feb. 1
Application Requirements
Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three letters of recommendation. Check program website for details.
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Most statements of purpose are 1-2 pages long and should describe your background, reasons for attending your chosen graduate program and post-graduation goals. If you have questions regarding content or format, please contact your prospective program.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
Additional Requirements (not listed) (Recommended)
The EdS degree in educational leadership provides coursework for those seeking Class AA Instructional Leader certification or Class AA Teacher Leader certification. Additionally, a concentration in School Library Media Specialist, leading to Class AA Library Media Specialist certification, is also offered. Admission requirements vary depending on which path you choose. For more please visit the catalog link below.

Class AA Teacher Leader (P-12) Certification applicants must include a Letter of Recommendation from the Principal as well as a Resume.
Contact
Program Director (Teacher Ed Leadership)
Dr. William Bergeron
wabergeron@ua.edu
Program Director (School Library Media)
Dr. Steven Yates
steven.d.yates@ua.edu
+1 205-348-1520
Application Contact
Danielle Edwards
dedwards10@ua.edu
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