School Superintendent, Ed.S.

Certification Only: 12 Credit Hours

• ADOL 644 - Introduction to District Administration Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 672 - School System Administration and Regulation Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 671 - Instructional Leadership: School Superintendent Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 669 - Practicum: School Superintendent Credit(s): 3 hours

Ed.S Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

All courses require field/clinical experience hours to pass the course.

• ADOL 631 - School Program Improvement Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 643 - Special Education and School Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 628 - Leading the Professional Learning Community Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 632 - Human Resource Management and Supervision Credit(s): 3 hours
• ADOL 634 - Business Management in Public Schools Credit(s): 3 hours
• EDOL 547 - Diversity in a Multicultural Society Credit(s): 3 hours

Continuous Assessment

Admission to University

1. Rank II and Master’s Degree in Education from an accredited IHE
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Three letters of recommendation supporting favorable dispositions
4. Three (3) years teaching experience
5. Two (2) years educational administration experience
6. Valid Teaching License
7. Level II Principal or Supervisor of Instruction Certification

Admission to EPP

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Signed copy of Ky Code of Ethics
3. UC Character and Fitness Completed
4. UC Contract of Understanding
5. Letter of recommendation from a supervisor or education/agency representative
6. Admission Portfolio Submitted
7. Admission Interview Completed
8. Completion of Program Pre-test during first course

Admission to Practicum

1. GPA 3.0 or higher
2. Application for Practicum
3. Two favorable disposition assessments
4. Review of Professional Growth Plan with District Mentor

Exit Requirements

1. Minimum of twenty-one (21) hours completed at UC.
2. Completion of 115 Field and Clinical Experience hours
3. Two more favorable disposition assessments (4 total)
4. Professional Portfolio submitted.
5. Capstone Presented
6. Review of Professional Growth Plan with District Mentor
7. Post-test completed.
8. Application for graduation submitted.

Required for Certification

1. CA-1 Submitted
2. Passing Score on EPSB Required Exam