Ed.S. in Educational Leadership Tier II

Admission Requirements

Ed.S. Leadership Tier II Admission Requirements

GPA: Minimum 2.8 GPA at the graduate level (Masters need not be in education but must be in a related field identified and from an accredited institution) calculated on all graduate work attempted in which letter grades were awarded.

Minimum Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited program and an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirements, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree earned that is the U.S. equivalency of degree required by the program.

Minimum Professional Requirements:

• Georgia Tier I Standard Professional Leadership Certificate
• Actively in a leadership position and performing leadership roles and responsibilities (exception may be granted under special conditions requested by the Local Unit of Administration (LUA).

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to graduateadmissions@augusta.edu.

Standardized Tests: The GRE or MAT are not required for admission consideration.

Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment: 
Candidates enrolled in Tier II Educational Leadership program must complete the 352 GACE Ethics for Leaders prior to enrollment. 

Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. All applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to graduateadmissions@augusta.edu.

Exam Requirements Tier II: Educational Testing Services Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) must be successfully passed in order to add Tier II certification in Educational Leadership. The PASL is an evidence-based (artifacts-based) portfolio assessment that measures a school leader's capability as an instructional leader. Additional information is available.

Extended Ed.S. Degree  Admission Requirements

GPA: Minimum 2.8 GPA at the graduate level (Masters need not be in education but must be in a related field identified and from an accredited institution) calculated on all graduate work attempted in which letter grades were awarded.

Minimum Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited program and an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirements, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree earned that is the U.S. equivalency of degree required by the program.

Minimum Professional Requirements: Actively in a leadership position and performing leadership roles and responsibilities (exception may be granted under special conditions requested by the Local Unit of Administration (LUA).

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to graduateadmissions@augusta.edu.

Standardized Tests: The GRE or MAT are not required for admission consideration.

Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment: Candidates enrolled in Tier II Educational Leadership program must complete the 352 GACE Ethics for Leaders prior to enrollment. 

Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. All applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to graduateadmissions@augusta.edu.

Important Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirement, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree(s) earned that are the U.S. equivalency of degree(s) required by the program.
• A valid, level 5 or higher Standard Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, or service field certificate. A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Letters of Recommendation: A notice of recommendation by the school system administrator (superintendent or designee) ensuring that the applicant will be released for a minimum of two hours per day to perform leadership responsibilities, activities, and assignments during the Tier II required clinical practice residencies. NOTE: This requirement is after that applicant has completed Tier I and is beginning Tier II work. The template for this notice is provided by the College of Education for the school system’s authorized signature(s).

GACE Exam Requirements Tier I: Educational Leadership GACE (Test 311): Candidates enrolled in Tier I Educational Leadership programs, must attempt Test 311 prior to program completion and must pass the assessment to obtain an Educational Leadership Tier I Certificate, before proceeding to the Tier-II segment.