Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership

This 30-credit hour program incorporates the Alabama Standards for Instructional Leaders delivered through rigorous academic study and utilizes research-based “best practices” for adult learners. The program provides mentorship opportunities through collaborative P-12-University partnerships and is designed for K-12 professionals with a desire to serve the education system in an administrative role.

Instructional Leadership

This Ed.S. program enhances candidates’ leadership potential through customized preparation that builds the knowledge and skills needed to lead successful school improvement initiatives.

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Is This Program for Me?

Through a blended format, this 30-credit hour program incorporates the Alabama Standards for Instructional Leaders delivered through rigorous academic study and utilizes research-based “best practices” for adult learners. Additionally, the program provides mentorship opportunities through collaborative P-12-University partnerships. This program is designed for K-12 professionals with a desire to serve the education system in an administrative role. Join this program and be pushed to your greatest potential.

Program Objectives

An Ed.S. degree in Instructional Leadership is available for candidates who hold a Master of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university and Class A certification in instructional leadership. This Instructional Leadership program provides opportunities for candidates to demonstrate knowledge and abilities outlined in the Alabama Standards for Instructional Leaders while being involved in innovative site-based learning activities.

Core Concepts

Skills necessary for successful management of the educational enterprise including the study of economics, finance, taxation, strategic planning, analysis of policy staffing and technology use.
Changes in social, political and the economic context of schooling.
Different organizational and human factors that impact an organization’s ability to implement and sustain change.
Legal and policy issues inherent in instructional, non-instructional, and administrative positions throughout the education profession.
The administrator’s role in assessment, current and emerging trends for effective work, and overall program evaluation.

“Samford University produces the elite professional.”

—Quentin Lee, ’09, Ed.D. ‘17

Career Preparation

This program is designed for K-12 professionals with a passion for education and an unwavering belief in the importance of leadership development. If you have a desire to serve the education system in an administrative role, join this program and be pushed to your greatest potential.