Unique Connections for Leading and Serving

Prove your potential for even more advanced roles in school administration and set yourself apart with an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from Belhaven University.

You’ll get the best preparation for School Leadership Administration (SLA) exams — and you’ll be on track for a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).

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Why You’ll Love the Ed.S./SLA Program at Belhaven

Career Advancement

Our graduates are top qualifiers for high-profile administration positions in public and private education across Mississippi and around the country.

Accredited

The Belhaven University School of Education is approved by the Mississippi Board of Education to offer teacher education programs.

Christian Worldview

You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.

Tuition Discount

Take advantage of our 20% special educators discount rate, and our other financial aid options.

30 Cohort Size

Small class sizes and big opportunities

College of Distinction

Numerous awards and honors for our innovative approach

Special Discount Rate for Educators

All students enrolled in this program are eligible for the special educator’s discount rate

Curriculum, Admission & Costs

To be eligible for the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree, you must hold a master’s degree in education or related field, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Your application package must include…

Previous Education

  • Need official bachelor's and master's degree transcripts (degrees awarded)
  • All official graduate-level academic transcripts from a regionally accredited college and/or university.

Teaching Experience

  • A copy of your current Standard-Teaching License.
  • Documentation of a minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience in a PK-12 educational context as a licensed teacher.

Academic Research

  • An academic research paper — 3-5 pages, citations, 3+ references — completed in APA format. A paper written for a previous master level course taken within the past 5 years may be submitted.

Letter of Recommendation

  • You’ll need one professional letter of recommendation from your current supervisor.

Additional Forms

To be eligible for the Non-Licensure Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree, you must hold a master’s degree in education or related field, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Your application package must include…

Previous Education

  • Official bachelor’s degree transcript from a regionally accredited college and/or university.
  • All official graduate-level academic transcripts from a regionally accredited college and/or university.

Teaching Experience

Academic Research

  • An academic research paper — 3-5 pages, citations, 3+ references — completed in APA format. A paper written for a previous master level course taken within the past five years may be submitted.

Letter of Recommendation

  • You’ll need one professional letter of recommendation from your current supervisor.

Additional Forms

Applying for admission to Belhaven’s online graduate programs is quick and easy. When you have all your supporting documentation ready, just complete and submit our online application form.

How to Apply

These rates are for August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025.

Program Per Credit Hour
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership $625
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership $625
Special Discount Rate for Educators $492

All students enrolled in this program are eligible for the special discount rate for educators.

* Military/first responder benefits cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships or discounts.

Visit the Scholarships, Tuition & Fees page to view other fees as well as the cost estimate calculator.

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Flexibility, Convenience, Affordability

Meet Our Dean (School of Education)

Dr. David Hand

Dean of the School of Education

601-968-8703
dhand@belhaven.edu

Contact Us

Office of Adult, Graduate, and Online Admission

Phone: 601-968-5940

Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202

Fax: 601-300-2932

onlineadmission@belhaven.edu

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