Ed.S. - Mission and Objectives

The Education Specialist Degree Program provides a clinical and school-based adult learning experience for aspiring school district leaders by encouraging, empowering, and equipping them as visionary servant-leaders who model Christlikeness. They must be able to facilitate a culture of optimal social, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being; continuous improvement; and successful learning for all students and adults. The Department of Educational Administration has aligned all program and course outcomes to Indiana's REPA standards for the P-12 District Administrator License. These standards include:

Standard 1: Human Capital Management

School district leaders use their role as human capital manager to drive improvements in building leader effectiveness and student achievement.

Standard 2: Instructional Leadership

School district leaders are acutely focused on effective teaching and learning, possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of best instructional practices, and continuously promote activities that contribute to the academic success of all students.

Standard 3: Personal Behavior

School district leaders model personal behavior that sets the tone for all student and adult relationships in the district.

Standard 4: Building Relationships

School district leaders build relationships to ensure that all key stakeholders work effectively with each other to achieve transformative results.

Standard 5: Culture of Achievement

School district leaders develop a districtwide culture of achievement aligned to the district's vision of success for every student.

Standard 6: Organizational, Operational, and Resource Management

School district leaders leverage organizational, operational, and resource management skills to support district improvement and achieve desired educational outcomes.