Instructional Leadership, Ed.S.

Students pursuing Instructional Leadership may participate in programs leading to a master’s degree (M.Ed.) with initial certification (Class A), a specialist degree (Ed.S.) and advanced certification (Class AA), or a reduced hour option for certification (Class A). The Class A certificate in Instructional Leadership will include eligibility for grades preschool through 12.

For admissions considerations in the upcoming term, applications should be sent to the University by April 15 for summer admission, July 15 for fall admission, and November 15 for spring admission. Please note the following: These dates reflect priority deadlines. Applicants may submit materials after the deadline with the understanding that submitting materials after the priority deadline does not guarantee consideration for admission for the following term. UM undergraduates applying for these programs are not required to submit official transcripts. No credit toward the AA/Ed.S. will be awarded to students who have not been admitted officially to the program(s).

Applicants must hold a valid Alabama Class A certificate in Instructional Leadership.

Applicants may also be eligible for the Instructional leadership Ed.S. program if they meet one of the following criteria*:

Documentation of three (2) years experience in an administrative position in a P-12 setting.
Current school/district administrator in a P-12 setting.

*Candidates who have not completed an ALSDE-approved, redesigned Class A IL Program must pass an interview conducted by a program admission committee and submit an admission portfolio.

Program Admission Requirements:

A completed application and application fee available at www.montevallo.edu/admissions-aid/applying/
One official transcript from each institution of higher education attended
3.00 GPA in a master’s degree program from a regionally accredited college or university
Valid Class A education administration or institutional leadership certificate
Retention and Completion Requirements for AA/Ed.S.

Maintain a minimum 3.50 program GPA on all coursework
A passing score on the capstone action research project
ALSDE approved Class AA Level Diversity course, if not previously completed
SPED 407/507 or equivalent, if not previously completed.
The Ed.S. degree and the AA certificate are earned simultaneously.

Class AA Certification/Ed.S. (30 hours)

Note:

Students who have not completed the special education requirements are required to take a general survey course (SPED 507 ), which will result in program completion of 33 credit hours.