The Specialist in Education (Ed. S.) Program is designed as a post-master's work to provide advanced preparation in the major field of administration and supervision. A minimum of 30 semester hours of post-master's courses are required. The program of study is spread over courses in educational administration, professional education outside the area of educational administration, and research methods and educational statistics. An internship or field experience is required.

Application Procedure
A completed BGSU Graduate College Application for Admission; this must be completed online at http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/gradcol/admissions1.htm

2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.

3. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken within the past five years; preferred minimum composite score of 800.

4. Letter of application to the EALS Division detailing (a) why you have chosen this program at BGSU, (b) your professional goals, academic strengths, and personal characteristics that will lead to your success as a school administrator; (c) ways in which you will be an asset to our program;  (d)
 evidence of satisfactory experience as teachers or of experience appropriate to the field of specializationand (e) why you should be admitted to this program. Click here to complete the personal data portion of your application.

5. A copy of your most recent resume/curriculum vita that includes evidence of (a) successful teaching experience; (b) leadership ability or capacity; (c) professional development activities; and (d) professional memberships, committees, publications, and honors.

6. Three Recommendation Forms/Letters – The information on the form or in the letter must speak to your potential success as an educational administrator. One must be from an individual familiar with your academic ability; the other two must be from an administrator or supervisor who is familiar with your professional performance. Of these two, one must be from a current supervisor. Click here for the Reference Form.

7. For those who are seeking Ohio administrative licensure in conjunction with the Ed.S.., a completed Application for Administrative Licensure form. Click here to complete the Licensure Application.

8. Applicants must have one year of teaching experience in a school setting. Prospective students without teaching experience may be considered; however, a rationale will need to be provided by the student as to why we should consider their application, and the faculty committee will also interview the prospective student.

9.  Applicants must also possess a Masters degree.

A recommendation regarding your admissibility will be made by the Graduate College within 30 days after you have completed the above program application procedures. Please complete all application procedures for admission to the EALS Specialist program in a timely fashion. A review of incomplete applications is made quarterly and your file will be withdrawn from active application status if you do not complete the admission procedures within 90 days of your initial application.

Please mail application materials to Vicki Digby; 505 Education Building; Bowling Green, OH  43403-0250.

Degree Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree including all specific requirements for the degree and for certification where relevant. Specific requirements include:

Education Courses: EDAS 621, EDAS 625, EDTL 611, EDFI 671, EDFI 641, EDFI 642 or their equivalents are required. These courses may be completed either in conjunction with the master's degree or as part of the post-master's work.

Practicum or Field Service Experience: This phase of the program must be appropriate to the area of specialization.

Cognate Field: Any specific requirements are stated under the field or specialization description. Students should have a tentative degree program on file early in the Ed. S. program. Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in all graduate work to be eligible for the degree.

Comprehensive Examination
In addition to the regular course examinations, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination during the final period of registration for course work.

Completion of Work
Candidates must complete all requirements for the Ed. S. degree within six years of the date of initial enrollment in the degree program. Time served in the armed forces or on approved leave of absence is exempt from this time limitation.