EdS Educational Leadership with Superintendent Endorsement
EdD Educational Policy and Leadership Studies
Professional Service Administrator (PK-12) Endorsement
The Professional Service Administrator (PK-12) Endorsement prepares experienced school support professionals to lead special education programs and services in Iowa schools.
Designed for licensed school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, social workers, and related professionals, the program develops expertise in educational leadership, special education administration, personnel management, program evaluation, and legal compliance
Program Overview
Through graduate coursework and a supervised clinical experience, participants will gain:
- Leadership and administrative skills needed to oversee special education programs and services.
- Eligibility for experienced school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists/deaf education professionals, and social workers who already hold an Iowa Professional Service License.
- Preparation to serve as a special education director at a local education agency (LEA).
- A clinical leadership experience that provides practical administrative preparation.
Program Requirements
The Professional Service Administrator (PSA) Endorsement is a non-degree program consisting of 20 graduate semester hours of coursework.
| Course | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EPLS:6201 | Foundations of School Administration | 3 s.h. |
| EPLS:6236 | Special Education Administration | 3 s.h. |
| EPLS:6260 | Contemporary Management Strategies for PK-12 Principal | 3 s.h. |
| EPLS:6266 | Program Evaluation | 3 s.h. |
| EPLS:6298 | Legal Aspects of School Personnel | 3 s.h. |
| EPLS:6383 | Supervision and Evaluation | 3 s.h. |
| EPLS:6403 | Special Education Leadership Clinical | 1-2 s.h. |
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the Graduate College.
- Hold an Iowa Professional Service License.
- Hold a master's degree in preparation for school psychology, speech/language pathology, audiology (or education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing), or social work.
- Minimum of four years of support service in a school setting with special education students in the specific discipline area, verified at the time of application for licensure.
- Completion of course requirements and clinical experience stated below (minimum 18 semester hours).
- Not available to those who hold a Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR).
Contact Us
For additional information, admissions procedures, or advising referral, please contact:
Office of Student Services
College of Education
N201 Lindquist Center
319-335-5359
ask-education@uiowa.edu