Ed.S. in Leadership

  • TOTAL COST

    $12,184*
  • NEXT START DATE

    Jan 27, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    18 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • 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

Total Tuition

34 semester credits x $306 per credit

$10,404

Fees

$100 Application Fee
$150 Conferral Fee
$1530 Technology and Library Fee
(34 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit)

$1,780

Total Program Cost

$12,184*

Find a plan that fits your budget.


Program Details


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

LEAD6011

Leadership as a Reflective Practice

1 Semester Credits

LEAD6021

Leadership Seminar

1 Semester Credits

LEAD6113

Ethical Leadership and Social Justice

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6123

Management of Financial Resources

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6133

Models of Leadership and Coaching

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6143

Strategic Operations Planning and Innovation

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6173

Global Perspectives

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6323

Organizational Behavior and Culture

3 Semester Credits

LEAD6163

Management of Human Capital

3 Semester Credits


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.

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