College of Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S) in Educational Systems Administration: Superintendency Certification
Program Overview
The Ed.S. in Educational Systems Administration degree is designed for students who hold an active credential in administration and supervision with work experience in traditional public, private, and/or online education settings who seek to obtain superintendent certification. This program comes with a Superintendent Certification through the South Carolina Department of Education and will teach you to lead at the district level. This 33-credit hour degree is offered to cohorts of students in a hybrid format at Anderson University’s University Center in Greenville location. You have the option to attend these synchronous courses either face-to-face or remotely to suit your work schedule.
Program at a
Glance
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
33
DETAILS
Total Credit Hours: 33
Program Type: Graduate, Doctoral
Format: HyFlex: Synchronous class format (set time) that can be virtual or in person. The Ed.D courses are currently Monday, Tuesday, or Thursdays evenings from 5:30-9:30 pm. at the University Center in Greenville (UCG Campus).
Time to Complete: 24 Months
Start Date: Fall: Session A & Spring: Session A
Why AU?
Anderson University isn’t just the largest private institution of higher education in South Carolina—it’s one of the premier Christian universities in the nation. AU provides a rigorous educational experience, grounded in faith and innovation, and is regularly recognized by national organizations for affordability, excellence, and a commitment to our student’s engagement and growth. Here, you’ll discover your purpose, uncover your passion, and take a journey toward joy.
Admission Requirements
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Previous Degree Required
A master’s degree related to Education is required to enroll in this program.: :
Transcript Requirements
Official undergraduate and master’s transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.: :
Additional Admission Requirements
Applicants in pursuit of the Ed.S.’s Superintendency Leadership concentration are required to hold a valid credential issued by the SCDE, with an endorsement in educational administration. Not an admission requirement: the State Department requires 2 years of administrative experience (no time limit) before certification (students can still be admitted to the program). Nested option is only for students who started with Anderson University and cannot come from another institution’s Ed.S. program for the nested option.: :
Application Deadline
The application deadline is one (1) month/thirty (30) days before a term start date.More Information
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): No
Program Director:
Dr. Julie Smart
Dr. Julie Smart
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
15 Credit Hours – Leadership and Learning Core Requirements | 18 Credit Hours – Educational Systems Administration Requirements
15 Credit Hours – Leadership and Learning Core Requirements | 18 Credit Hours – Educational Systems Administration Requirements
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Anderson University is a national leader in higher education in its use of technology to support and enhance all aspects of its core function—teaching and learning, which has led to the institution being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014. Through Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative, Anderson has provided all of its residential undergraduate students and select graduate program students with an iPad Air and Apple Pencil. The mission of transforming learning experiences and preparing students to serve their communities and careers in the twenty-first century is enhanced through mobile devices developed by Apple.
