Online Ed.S. in Educational Leadership

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

About the Program

Curriculum

Admissions

Careers

Faculty

Online Education Specialist in Educational Leadership

The online Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership at the University of Maine is designed for educators interested in building skills for effective district-level leadership and administration. Students in the Ed.S. program will be positioned to apply for a variety of school district-level leadership and director positions.

Curriculum

Coursework includes simulation, reflective journals, observation and feedback in practice, and examination of group dynamics, as well as conventional university learning activities, all sequenced to build leadership skills. All coursework is aligned with the Maine Department of Education competency areas for leadership certification.

Core Courses

The following courses are required (33 credits):

EAD 600: Educational Research for School Leaders 3 credits)
EAD 630: School Finance and Business Management (3 credits)
EAD 634: School Personnel Management (3 credits)
EAD 640: Contract Negotiation and Management for Educational Administration (3 credits)
EAD 653: Statistics for Scholarly Practitioners (3 credits)
EAD 655: Qualitative Analysis for Scholarly Practitioners (3 credits)

EAD 699: Policy Development and Analysis for Central Office Administration (3 credits)
EHD 595: Leadership in Curriculum and Assessment Design (3 credits)
EHD 643: Seminar in District Leadership (3 credits)
Internship I: (3 credits)
Internship II: (3 credits)

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Ed.S. in Educational Leadership online with UMaine? Contact Amanda Cupps, UMaineOnline Senior Advisor, at 207.581.3452 or at amanda.cupps@maine.edu.

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Admissions

The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership is NOT currently accepting applications.

Requirements

Minimum two years experience working in a formal leadership position in an educational organization.
An M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Application Materials

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

Online application
Current resume or CV
Official academic transcripts
A short essay describing your motivation for obtaining an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
Three letters of recommendation that support their pursuit of graduate work with at least one letter from their direct supervisor stating support for their enrollment in a graduate program

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Careers

Graduates work as district-level leaders such as assistant superintendents, superintendents, and curriculum coordinators. In addition, our graduates are prepared to work for nonprofit and government agencies specializing in education policy.

This degree can lead to Maine certification in Superintendent (010), Assistant Superintendent (015), Curriculum Coordinator (078), Administrator of Special Education (030), and more. Specific information regarding Maine certification is available through the Maine Department of Education.

Faculty

The Educational Leadership faculty is committed to educating competent and visionary leaders for educational institutions in Maine and beyond. Leadership in education involves developing leaders’ knowledge, interpersonal skills, and personal/professional values and awareness that will enable leaders to influence their schools for positive student outcomes. Since we follow a developmental model, we know that people are at different points in their learning with regard to any standards or objectives; nevertheless, we and our students use professional standards to gauge growth and guide further learning.

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NC-SARA Statement

This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.