Ed.S. in Leadership
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TOTAL COST
$12,184*
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 27, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
18 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
34
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Ed.S. in Leadership
The Educational Specialist in Leadership degree is designed for leaders who wish to pursue advanced training at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. You will learn advanced leadership skills and competencies that will make you a more effective leader.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Total Cost Ed.S. in Leadership |
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Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$10,404 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1530 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$1,780 |
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Total Program Cost |
$12,184* |
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Program Details
The Education Specialist degree is a practitioner’s degree at the post-master’s level for those who seek advanced credentials but not a full doctoral degree with a dissertation requirement. The objective of the degree is to develop skills and competencies that will make the student a more effective leader. The Ed.S. in Leadership is designed for individuals with a master’s degree who wish to advance their leadership practice in their chosen discipline.
Program Outcomes
- Collaborate in diverse communities of learning and build partnerships with states, school districts, or other organizations.
- Contribute to solutions for complex problems of practice with actions based upon theory, standards, and frameworks.
- Apply, analyze, and promote best practices in leadership.
- Demonstrate evidence-based decision-making, integrating principles of equity, ethics, and social justice of civic concern in local and global communities.
- Develop and implement personal and organization-level knowledge and skills including technology.
- Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge through the utilization of critical and creative thinking.
- Demonstrate competence in the application of multiple research methods.
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 27, 2025 Term
Jan 24, 2025
Application Due
Jan 24, 2025
Payment Due
Jan 27, 2025
Term Start
Jan 31, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Mar 09, 2025
Term End
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
November 10, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
LEAD6001 |
Introduction to Advanced Studies |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6011 |
Leadership as a Reflective Practice |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6113 |
Ethical Leadership and Social Justice |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6123 |
Management of Financial Resources |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6133 |
Models of Leadership and Coaching |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6143 |
Strategic Operations Planning and Innovation |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6173 |
Global Perspectives |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6323 |
Organizational Behavior and Culture |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6163 |
Management of Human Capital |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
Our real-world coursework is taught by experienced faculty.
Admission Requirements
ACE General Admission Requirements
Program Admission Requirement
International Transcript Requirements
English as a Second Language Applicants
*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
It is a state of California requirement that a student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a state-imposed assessment of zero dollars and zero cents ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, for the California Student Tuition Recovery Fund. For more information and to see if you must pay the state-imposed assessment for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) click here.
A Note About Licensure:
While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.
†This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required.