About Educational Leadership, Ed.s. in University of South Florida
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership degree program is designed for experienced administrators seeking to develop their capacity to lead “turnaround” or lower performing schools. Coursework in this program is specifically designed in consultation with leadership development personnel and District-level Administrators in partnering school districts.
Students in this degree program develop their ability to make student-centered decisions through integration of rigorous analysis of theory, research, and exemplary practices. An appreciative inquiry orientation and applied capstone project enables candidates to work in teams. These teams develop an improvement report and intervention plan based on analysis of literature related to: school improvement and turnaround strategies: informed and responsible use of school data, including climate and culture inventories; ethical, political, cultural and critical perspectives on school sustainable school leadership; asset-based approaches to school improvement; and knowledge of effective program models or cases.
For individuals interested in the Florida Educational Leadership Certification, please see the M.Ed. degree program. For those interested in a research-focused degree, please see the Ph.D. degree program. Courses taken in the Ed.S. degree program may be able to be transferred into the Ed.D. in Educational Program Development - Educational Innovation if students apply for and are accepted before ending their Ed.S. program of study. Please consult the program coordinator for further information.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
- PTE:53
University of South Florida Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
21:1 |
| Freshman Retention Rate (2017-2018) |
91% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
| Campus housing facility |
64.5% |
| The annual cost of Attendance |
USD 34,260 – Undergraduate
USD 33,722 – Graduate |
University of South Florida Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost for international students is tabulated below:
| Type of Expense |
Cost for undergraduate students (USD) |
Cost for Graduate students (USD) |
| Tuition & Other Fees |
17,324 |
15,864 |
| Housing and Meals (for on-campus students) |
11,836 |
12,858 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,100 |
900 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses |
4,100 |
4,100 |
| Total Expense |
34,360 |
33,722 |
