Program Overview

Educational Leadership Program

General Program Information

The Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership (EDLP) includes two general areas of concentration: (1) a PK-12 emphasis in district level positions (e.g., superintendent and other central office positions) and (2) school level positions (e.g., building administration; curriculum administration; program administration in curriculum, special education, or gifted and talented education). A 21 hour Post-Master’s Certificate in District-Level Administration licensure is also available.

The Educational Leadership Program has been approved for fully online delivery. Candidates experience direct and individualized contact with their professors in small class settings.

EDLP is an NCATE accredited program. UCA has permission from the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to recommend candidates for licensure without the corresponding SLS Praxis exam, given that all program requirements for this exemption are met. If a situation arises where candidates are required to test, graduates must pass the School Superintendent Assessment (SSA) prior to receiving their license. UCA’s Educational Leadership program has a 100% pass rate on the SSA.

The Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership (EDLP) includes two general areas of concentration: (1) a PK-12 emphasis in district and school level positions (e.g., superintendent and other central office positions; building administration; curriculum administration; program administration in curriculum, special education, or gifted and talented education). A 21 hour Post-Master’s Certificate in District-Level Administration licensure is also available.

EDLP Courses for EdS Degree

Building Level Endorsement – Add to EdS Plan of Study

An Ed.S. student who would like to add the building-level administrator endorsement

• Core Requirements
  • EDLP 7301 Program Planning and Evaluation
  • EDLP 7363 Human Resource Administration
  • EDLP 7387 Organizational Change and Development
• Selective Courses – include the state-approved plans of study for adding a building-level administrator license

Post Master’s Certificate – District Level Administrator Endorsement (No EdS Degree)

For candidates who have completed a Masters degree in Building Level Administration and are seeking a district-level administrator endorsement

Information for Current Students

Advising

SMLA students should be advised every semester prior to registration. As a general rule, it is a good idea for students to contact their advisor 2-3 weeks prior to registration.

DegreeWorks

Review DegreeWorks quarterly. This ensures the student stays on track to graduate.

Program of Study

This form may be used to assist the candidate in planning their course of study.

Student Resources

The Leadership Studies website provides various student resources such as information on the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Graduate School, Torreyson Library, Technology Requirements for Distance.

Other Useful Information

The Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) offers loan repayment and tuition reimbursement grants to Arkansas educators and administrators.