Educational Administration and Leadership - Pre-Kindergarten-12 Principal (Ed.S.)

Specialist in Education, Pre-Kindergarten Principal, (non–thesis): Total 62 credit hours with a minimum of 32 credit hours beyond a conferred master’s degree.

Note:

*For licensure in South Dakota students need to take Indian Education (INED) 511. 

Students have seven years from the time they are admitted to complete the requirements for their degree program. 

Student Learning Outcomes

• Use inquiry to identify problems and bring about solutions to complex problems.  
• Model equity-oriented inclusive leadership, including challenging injustices within the system. 
• Acknowledge that every change is systemic change and lead people/institutions through the process. 
• Respect multiple perspectives and diversity of thought.  
• Build strong partnerships through communication, presence, and mutually beneficial endeavors. 
• Inspire a shared mission and vision focused on the well-being and success of every member of the organization. 

Courses or Programs Leading to Professional Licensure or Certification

The University of South Dakota as of July 1, 2020, cannot confirm whether any particular course or program meets educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in states other than South Dakota. If you are planning to apply for licensure/certification in a state other than South Dakota after completion of your program, contact the academic department offering your major or CDE at 605.658.6152 or by email at cde@usd.edu. USD is working to comply with these requirements and will provide up-to-date information as it becomes available.

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference the State Authorization webpage below.

Information about State Authorization & Professional Licensure