Application for Admission

Education Administration Specialist (Ed.S.) Admission Requirements

• In accordance with Minnesota Rule 3512.0200, an applicant must possess the following before admission into the Ed.S. program:
• Three years of successful teaching experience while holding a valid state teaching license for the position or positions in which the teaching experience was gained 
• Completed master's degree with a minimum of 30 graduate credits. 60 non-overlapping graduate credits are required for licensure at the completion of the program. 

• If the applicant does not fulfill the three-year teaching experience requirement at the time of admission, in accordance with Minnesota Rule 3512.0700, the following must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies:
• one school year teaching internship with a minimum 1050 documented hours of classroom teaching experiences, including an eight week supervised teaching internship or completion of a teaching internship (EDAD 6990) to fulfill the 1050 documented hours of classroom teaching experiences
• a portfolio or presentation to demonstrate teaching knowledge and skills

• College transcripts must evidence the completion of an approved Human Relations (HR) training program.  If teaching license was obtained out of state or applicant did not complete a teacher licensure program, verification of completion of the Human Relations requirement is required prior to completion of the Ed.S. program. 
• The preferred graduate level GPA for admittance to the Ed.S. program is 3.00.

Apply Now!

Students can start the program in fall, spring, or summer.

The application deadline for:

• Applications are no longer being accepted for Spring 2019.
• Summer 2019 is April 5, 2019
• Fall 2019 is July 19, 2019

Step One: Read the application instructions.

Step Two: Access the graduate application system to create and submit an application. 

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Brianne Vigen at vige0019@d.umn.edu or 218-726-6525.

Financial Information

• Cost Of Attendance 
• Tuition - scroll to Masters programs and post-baccalaureate certificates
• Office Of Financial Aid
• Payment And Billing
• Set Up Your Online Student Account

For questions regarding financial aid, billing, or payment, please contact One Stop at umdhelp@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8000