{"id":4992,"date":"2018-10-24T16:29:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T20:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humanresources.dearbornschools.org\/?p=4992"},"modified":"2018-10-24T16:29:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T20:29:08","slug":"education-specialist-in-leadership-program-at-oakland-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/humanresources\/2018\/10\/24\/education-specialist-in-leadership-program-at-oakland-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Specialist in Leadership Program at Oakland University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Education Specialist Degree in Leadership, Distance Learning<\/strong>
\nApply Now for a Winter 2019 Start of our Totally Online Program<\/strong>
\nOutstanding Reputation, Real World Application<\/p>\n

\nOverview<\/strong>
\n\u2022 34-credit, two-year, post-master\u2019s degree program delivered via distance learning
\n\u2022 Designed for administrators, teachers and central office staff who wish to gain knowledge and skills in school leadership and administration.
\n\u2022 Program qualifies graduates to apply for K-12 Administrative Certification with a K-12 Building endorsement.
\n\u2022 Oakland University\u2019s Ed.S. in Educational Leadership is a rigorous program designed to prepare educators as administrative leaders in public and private schools.
\n
\nAccording to a study of OU program graduates:<\/strong>
\n93% report the program helped them in their current position by
\n\u2022 increasing competency and professional abilities
\n\u2022 preparing them well for an administrative role
\n\u2022 providing opportunities for increased salary and networking
\n97% identify the benefits of the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership as
\n\u2022 opportunities for higher salary, outstanding program reputation and networking and working in a cohort model<\/p>\n

Who Should Apply<\/strong>
\nSchool administrators, teacher leaders and directors in K-12 with at least three years of experience<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong>
\nOnline Convenience, Dynamic Learning Community
\nAll classes are delivered online with an internship in your local geographic area to provide flexibility for working professionals. Students take all courses together in a cohort. Campus visits are not required.
\nA Quality Experience to Expand Your Career Options<\/strong>
\nIn-State Graduate Tuition Rates
\n<\/strong>
\nDistance learning students pay the same tuition rate as in-state students. Tuition rates, www.oakland.edu\/tuition<\/p>\n

Apply Up to 28 of the 34 Credits toward OU\u2019s Ph.D. in Leadership or 20 Credits toward the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership.<\/p>\n

Outstanding Faculty<\/strong>
\nCourses are taught by faculty with extensive experience as school leaders. Educators who are currently superintendents, central office administrators, principals, or specialists in areas such as school law, program evaluation, and school public relations are course instructors.
\nAction Research<\/strong>
\nStudents conduct a collaborative action-research project in their second year. It is an opportunity to apply research and theory in a school setting. Students may present the results at OU\u2019s research symposium.
\nMentorship<\/strong>
\nAll participants are assigned a mentor in their geographic area for the entire program who is a recognized leader holding a position to which the student aspires. A mentor assists in broadening the participant’s experience, provides career counseling and expands the student’s professional network.
\nStudent Support<\/strong>
\nOU\u2019s e-Learning and Instructional Support, www2.oakland.edu\/elis\/ provides an online orientation for students and Moodle (online course management program) assistance.
\nApplication Steps and Time Line<\/strong>
\n1. Apply online with Program Number \u201c4651\u201d and \u201cDistance Learning\u201d as the Site.
\nThe graduate application is available at: www.oakland.edu\/grad\/
\nSelect Apply Now How to Apply to Graduate Program Determine your application requirements Online application Select Distance as your site preference<\/p>\n

2. Submit all \u201cOfficial Transcripts\u201d mailed directly from the accredited college\/university you received your bachelor\u2019s and\/or master\u2019s degree to the Graduate Admissions Office at the address below. Upload other necessary documents to your application. A checklist is included in the application packet for your convenience and review.
\nGraduate Admissions Oakland University O\u2019Dowd Hall, Room 520 586 Pioneer Drive
\nRochester, MI 48309-4482
\nPHONE (248) 370-2700 \u2022 FAX (248) 370-3226 \u2022 E-Mail: gradinfo@oakland.edu<\/p>\n

3. Applicant files will be reviewed by faculty in the Department of Organizational Leadership for a recommendation to Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n

4. You will receive admittance status notification from Graduate Admissions
\nUpon Admittance
\n\u2022 Registration material and course numbers for the distance learning program will be sent to you directly from the Department of Organizational Leadership.
\n\u2022 You will receive information on how to login into your online course using Moodle, prior to the semester start.
\nQuestions<\/strong>
\nShannon Flumerfelt, Ph.D.
\nEdS Distance Learning Faculty Program Coordinator Oakland University, Department of Organization Leadership flumerfe@oakland.edu or (248) 370-3036
\nAnn Marie Lindstrom, Program Manager Department of Organizational Leadership lindstrom@oakland.edu
\n(248) 370-3070 phone \/ (248) 370-4605 fax<\/p>\n

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