East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ed.S. Educational Leadership

Program Description:

Together with the Educational Leadership program in ELPA, the Counseling Program offers an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) concentration in Counseling Leadership. This 31 credit-hour program is designed to provide advanced, Post-Master’s training in K-12 counseling and consultation as well as leadership skills that will prepare professionals for administrative positions within various school systems and community agencies. The program is delivered to cohorts throughout the region with primary cohorts already established in Johnson City, Bristol, and Sevierville, Tennessee. Those interested in applying for this program should contact Dr. Patricia Robertson at (423) 439-7693 and should review the application process for the Ed.S. listed in the ELPA programs in this catalog.ELPA CoreELPA6220Specialist Seminar.........................................1ELPA6450Leadership Studies.......................................3ELPA6820Law for Organizational Leaders..................3ELPA6872Technology Applications or...................................................................3ELPA6951Research Analysis and Interpretation Total Required ELPA Core Hours....................................10HDAL CoreHDAL5540Treating Trauma and Abuse in the Family or...................................................................3HDAL5549Substance Abuse: Counseling Individuals and FamiliesHDAL5563Adv. Counseling Techniques with Children.3and AdolescentsHDAL6563Advanced Social/Cultural Foundations........3HDAL6585Trauma and Recovery..................................3HDAL6593Advanced Internship....................................6

Eligibility Requirements:

The basic requirement for an Ed.S. degree is a planned and approved program of coursework and other experiences,for which credit is awarded beyond the master’s degree. The student must complete a minimum 31 credit-hours beyond the master’s degree. Students must take coursework and prove competence in one of the four (4)concentrations. The credits indicated in each area of study, evaluation of the student’s competence and work may be prescribed beyond these requirements. Potential students will be notified of screening times.The screening process consists of an evaluation of each student in terms of selected criteria for admission. Each criterion has been assigned a numerical value. The total of these values equals a possible 85 points.1.Writing Skills..10 points2.Scholarship (Graduate Level)....15 points3.Speaking Skills..10 points4.Evidence of Leadership (to date)..10 points5.Estimated Leadership Potential..10 points6.Employment Record..10 points.7. 4 Recommendation letters .. 10pts.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999