As a teacher, you have valuable experience that gives you a unique understanding of the challenges that students and schools face. Build upon those experiences as an administrator.
How you benefit
The IU Online EdS in Educational Leadership prepares you to take on leadership roles in your school, district, or educational organization. In this program, you are trained to:
Promote the current and future success and well-being of all students.
Apply your knowledge and skills to collaboratively lead, design, and implement a district mission, vision, and process.
Foster continuous improvement at the district level which reflects a core set of values and priorities that include data use, technology, values, equity, diversity, digital citizenship, and community.
Advocate for ethical decisions and cultivate professional norms and culture.
Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive, and inclusive district culture.
Evaluate, design, cultivate, and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, data systems, supports, assessment, and instructional leadership.
Engage families, communities, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student, and community needs.
Develop, monitor, evaluate, and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, technology, and human capital management.
Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations.
Many online support services are available to assist you as you progress through the program.
This 100 percent online, consortial program is taught by IU East, IUPUI, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.
Your IU Online EdS in Educational Leadership prepares you for education administration careers at the preschool, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. Job titles include:
Director of education, academic director
Director of student services
Library director
Department chair
Health services director
Principal
To earn the EdS in Educational Leadership, you must complete 60 credit hours.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree plus two years of classroom experience can enter the program directly and earn the degree after completing 60 hours of graduate coursework in educational leadership.
Applicants with an advanced post-baccalaureate degree can apply up to 30 credit hours of coursework toward the requirements of this program.
Applicants holding a post-baccalaureate degree from Indiana University may apply up to 36 credit hours.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
A bachelor's degree
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
Official transcripts from every college or university attended (except Indiana University)
Statement of purpose (750-1000 words)
Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead from current administrators (may include vice-principals, principals, and superintendents) addressing applicant’s potential for leadership
Licensure information or documentation of at least two years of teaching experience
Application Dates
Fall semester: Aug 1
Spring semester: Jan 1
Summer 1 semester: May 1
Summer 2 semester: Jun 15
Applicants with an advanced post-baccalaureate degree can apply up to 30 credit hours of coursework toward the requirements of this program. Applicants holding a post- baccalaureate degree from Indiana University may apply up to 36 credit hours.
Tuition & Fees
Cost for Indiana Residents
Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $350.00
3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1050.00
Note:
Additional fees will apply.
Cost for Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.00
3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1470.00
In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:
• The number of credit hours you take • Whether you’re an Indiana resident • Your personal choices • Your travel habits
Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.
Full time Students
Part time Students
Direct Costs:
Tuition & Mandatory Fees
Indiana Residents
$350 per credit hour
Non-residents
$490 per credit hour
Direct Costs:
Tuition & Mandatory Fees
Indiana Residents
$350 per credit hour
Non-residents
$490 per credit hour
Indirect Costs:
Food & Housing $15,456
Books & Supplies $830
Transportation $2958
Personal Expenses $4078
Indirect Costs:
Food & Housing $15,456
Books & Supplies $302
Transportation $2958
Personal Expenses $4078
If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.
