Interscholastic Athletic Administration

Education Specialist, Ed.S.

Students who have already earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field may seek admission to the Interscholastic Athletic Administration program to earn the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree. Completion of this degree qualifies students to teach at a university or community college level.

Program Overview

Hours

This program is 39 hours, including 33 hours in the IAA curriculum, 2 additional courses in the Education Specialist curriculum, and a minimum of 18 hours of PED coursework. This qualifies a student earning this degree to teach at a university or community college level.

Delivery Method

Classes are delivered in both hybrid and online formats, making this program ideal for full-time working educators.

Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements

Prospective students must:

Complete an online application & pay application fee

Submit official transcripts to Graduate Admissions via eScript or mailed from the institution

Hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.25+

Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license or complete waiver of licensure form

Provide two references from past or current supervisors

NOTE: Students that hold a master’s degree in Interscholastic Athletic Administration from William Carey University may not apply for the specialist in Interscholastic Athletic Administration