Ed.S. in Higher Education

The Educational Specialist in higher education provides advanced graduate study in administration, policy studies, and specializations developed in consultation with the advisor. The Ed.S. also may be awarded upon completion of a joint program of graduate work in higher education and an academic field, or upon completion of a higher education sequence following a master's degree program.

ADMISSION

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission is based on grade-point average, GRE General Test scores, and promise for professional growth. Transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of educational goals are required.
Applications must be submitted well in advance of the intended semester of admission.

REQUIREMENTS

The Ed.S. in higher education requires 60 s.h. of graduate credit. The program of study must include at least 18 s.h. in professional education and related fields, including an appropriate structured internship determined in consultation with the advisor; at least 28 s.h. in the student's specialization area and 10 s.h. of electives, all approved by the advisor; and 4 s.h. of research credit in 07B:395 Educational Specialist Research.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

The comprehensive examination consists of two 3-hour written exams: one covering the field of higher education and one covering the student's concentration area. The written exams may be followed by an oral exam.

RELATED FIELD

Students majoring in another field who want to complete a related field in higher education should consult with a higher education faculty member early in their study. Plans of study are developed individually.

TEACHING INTERNSHIP

Program participants teach half-time for a full semester at a cooperating community college under the supervision of an experienced faculty member in that college and with field supervision from The University of Iowa. Interns participate in the academic life of the host community college, and they often gather data for their Ed.S. research project during the internship. Participants must be willing to travel to a community college and reside there for the one-semester program.