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Become an educational leader
The Ed.S. Program is designed for practicing educators who want to grow in their leadership capacity.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis can help you take the next step in your career whether you’re a teacher who wants to become a principal, a principal seeking superintendent certification or an educator who wants to grow as a leader. UMSL’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program is designed for educators who want to make a difference in their schools and in their communities. It is designed for those who want to lead.
To be admitted to the Ed.S. degree, you must already hold a master’s degree in an education related field. Students in this program can work towards initial principal or superintendent certification. The superintendent track is 100% online and is a unique collaboration with UMKC and Mizzou. This degree requires 60-credit hours, and up to half may be brought in from a previous master’s in education.
For more information, please contact one of our advisors.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC SARA)
To determine if this program meets the reciprocity requirements for like state educational certification programs outside the state of Missouri, follow this link for further contact information and resources.
Marty Woytus & Susan Johnson
p: (314) 516-5930
- Deadlines to Apply:
- Fall - July 1
- Spring - December 1
- Summer - May 1
Vanessa Garry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Vanessa Garry is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), St. Louis, Missouri and holds K-12 principal and superintendent certification. She earned her Ph.D. and Ed.S. degrees in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the UMSL. Dr. Garry teaches graduate s...
Patricia Corum, Ed.D.
Scholar in Residence
Dr. Patty Corum is an educational consultant who works with school administrators and teachers on teaching quality, focusing mostly on effective evaluations, observations and meaningful feedback. She has worked in the urban, suburban and rural settings across the State of Missouri. Prior to this, Dr. Corum served almost thirty years in K-12 education as Deputy ...
Thomas Hoerr, Ph.D.
Scholar In Residence
Tom Hoerr led schools for 37 years, taught for eight years, and worked for two years as an intern in the SLPS Division of Evaluation and Research. He has written five books and 140 articles/chapters. His most recent book is The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Students Need. He has presented around the world on multiple i...
Amy Johnston,
Sr. Educational Leadership Coordinator
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