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Education Specialist

Educational Leadership

About the Program
Lead the Future of Education

Take the next step in your education with Columbus State University's Education Specialist in Educational Leadership. Designed for experienced educators eager to lead the future of education, this dynamic program builds your expertise in instructional leadership, strategic planning, school law, while empowering you to make a lasting impact on student success. You’ll earn your Tier II certification to help prepare for these high-impact roles.

Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours

Delivery Format:
Online

Completion Time:
2 years

Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling

Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

  • 100% online program designed for working professionals
  • Leads to Tier II Educational Leadership certification in Georgia
  • Designed for current education leaders aiming for district-level roles
  • Focuses on improving student achievement through data-driven decision-making and system-wide strategy
  • Participate in a supervised residency for personalized guidance from experienced leaders
  • Includes preparation for the GACE Leadership Ethics and PASL exams
  • Graduate from a Georgia PSC-approved program with recognized, high-quality credentials.
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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

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Program-Specific Admission Requirements

This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.

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Institutional Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

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