Ed.S. in Educational Leadership - Superintendent Preparation Online
Attain the skills and qualifications you need to serve as a superintendent and influence positive change throughout your district.
Program Overview
Learn more about our superintendent Ed.S. program
The online Education Specialist, Superintendent program from Arkansas State University is designed to improve your general educational and specific professional competencies as a leader in public school systems. This program provides advanced study beyond the master's degree.
Candidates complete performance-based activities in P-12 school sites and related settings. Students are required to complete 30 hours of coursework. Courses are tightly integrated and focused on application-based curriculum. Students will benefit from the incorporation of technology that aligns with national expectations for the 21st-century educator. This program can be completed in as little as 18 months.
Please refer to the Program Approval Map for eligibility information related to this program.
Additional documents
This program requires Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
In this superintendent education specialist program you will:
- Improve your general educational and specific professional competencies to be a leader in the public school system
- Prepare to utilize hands-on, performance-based activities in P-12 school sites and related settings
- Meet state or professional requirements for career advancement
- Improve your general educational and specific professional competencies to be a leader in the public school system
- Prepare to utilize hands-on, performance-based activities in P-12 school sites and related settings
- Meet state or professional requirements for career advancement
As a graduate of this online Ed.S. Superintendent program, you will build upon your educational administration expertise and be prepared to serve in roles such as:
- Superintendent
- Assistant Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Assistant Superintendent
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of post-graduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online post-graduate programs.
Accreditation
Licensure programs within A-State’s College of Education & Behavioral Science are accredited by CAEP.
Tuition
Experience the value of our affordable 100% online program
Our online Education Specialist, Superintendent program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on an annual basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
Our online superintendent Ed.S. program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates each year.
Please note that the internship course lasts a full semester and only starts in Fall 1 and Spring 1 of terms.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/12/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/15/25 | 1/8/26 | 1/9/26 | 2/27/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/23/26 | 2/23/26 | 3/5/26 | 3/6/26 | 5/1/26 |
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Admissions
Check out the qualifications for our online superintendent education specialist program
Students who are interested in our Ed.S. Superintendent online program must have a master’s degree from an accredited institution and three years of teaching experience. For students seeking District Level Administrator (Superintendent) licensure, you must have at least 1 year of administrator experience and you must already have Building Level or a Curriculum endorsement on your teaching license. Review full admission requirements below. At this time, International students may not be accepted into any Educational Leadership program – only students with a valid US teaching license that are working in a US school district are eligible for this program.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Master's degree
- Valid teaching license
Admission requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 3.25 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- A standard active teaching license as a Building-Level or Curriculum/Program Administrator
- Three years of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution
- One year of building-level or curriculum/program administrative experience
- Commitment from an appropriate professional who will function as your mentor during the degree program. View acceptable mentors (PDF).
- Candidates will be required to submit the self-disposition document provided and verification for teacher effectiveness and leadership abilities
Note: If you have a 3.0-3.24 GPA, you must make a grade of B or better during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University.
Application submission requirements
- Complete online application
- Pay the nonrefundable $30 fee
- Send official transcript(s) from the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution. For this program, we will only need an official transcript that shows your conferred master's degree
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Additional information
While not required for admission, Teacher/Leader Effectiveness Credentials will be required prior to registering for your first course.
For more information on state eligibility, please visit our State Authorization and Licensure Disclosures page.
Additional required documents
As part of the student's portfolio, the following information is required to be completed prior to registering for the 3rd term (second semester):
- Video Essay
- Writing Sample
These additional documents are not required to render an admissions decision.
Appeals process
- Email a written Letter of Appeal and GRE or GMAT scores (may be unofficial) to [email protected]
Transfer credits
Up to 9 graduate hours from A-State or other higher education institutions may be credited toward a program subject to department approval. No course can be older than six years by graduation time. The course must have been taken at the level of the program you are seeking. To request prior credit be evaluated, please complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.
The Ed.S. prepared me well to become a superintendent. ... I received very good value from the program.
Dondre Harris, A-State online Education Specialist, Superintendent graduate
Courses
Take a look at the Ed.S. Superintendent online classes
Students pursuing the online superintendent Ed.S. program must complete the following 10 courses (30 credit hours).
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
For the superintendent track the internship will be the 14-week course separated into two seven-week courses.