IDP Education
/Colleges and Universities
/United States
/University of Alabama
/Educational Leadership, Ed.S.

Educational Leadership, Ed.S.

At University of Alabama

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD35924

(2026)

Duration

1 Year(s)

Next intake

13.01.2027

Course info

The EdS degree in educational leadership requires a minimum of 30 hours and provides coursework for those seeking Class AA Instructional Leader certification or Class AA Teacher Leader certification. Additionally, a concentration in School Library Media Specialist, leading to Class AA Library Media Specialist certification, is also offered.Admission and degree requirements for the Graduate School and for the College of Education are detailed in the relevant sections of this catalog. Admission and degree requirements are subject to change and may be under revision at the time of publication. Please check with the Office of Student Services and Certification or the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies for the most current information.The Graduate Catalog is published annually. State-approved program checklists may be updated more frequently and are thus likely to provide the most up-to date information about requirements. A current program checklist may be obtained from the program office. Students should consult their advisors each semester before registering.

Scholarships View all scholarships
Internships

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 1 Year(s)

Fees: USD35924

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Tuscaloosa

Entry requirements for University of Alabama

To be considered, applicants must qualify for regular admission to the program.

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission, applicants must:

hold a valid Alabama Class A Professional Educator certificate in Instructional Leadership or a valid Class A Professional Leadership certificate
meet one of the following criteria:

currently serving as a superintendent, assistant or associate superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor (any subject and/or grade level), administrator of career and technical education, coordinator or evaluator;
three years of experience in an instructional leadership position; OR
demonstrate each of the abilities in the Class A Instructional Leadership standards

To be considered, applicants must:

hold a valid master’s level professional educator certificate in any teaching field or area of instructional support,
have a minimum of three full years of full-time teaching experience in a P-12 setting

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

Book IELTS | About IELTS | Practice and prepare

Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Alabama. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.