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1 Application Checklist Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership All Documents should be submitted to: Graduate Admissions Oakland University 511 O Dowd Hall Rochester, MI GRADUATE APPLICATION You may submit the application online: Complete online application at Admission terms and application deadlines Before an applicant s file can be reviewed for full program admission, all application documents must be received in Graduate Admissions by the semester deadlines listed below. Admission to the program will be made only for the fall semester for all on-ground cohorts. The distance learning education specialist cohorts begin in both the fall and winter semesters. November 15, 2012 for the Winter 2013 semester OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS For a transcript to be considered official, it should be sent directly from the institution to: Graduate Admissions Oakland University 511 O Dowd Hall Rochester Rochester, MI Official transcript from institution where you earned your bachelor s degree Official transcripts from all graduate coursework Transcripts from Oakland University do not need to be submitted. OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Goal Narrative (submit with online application or by mail) should describe career experiences and responsibilities and explains reasons for wanting to enter the Education Specialist program. The statement should include career goals and be limited to two pages. Site Preference Form Curriculum Vitae (resume) Recommendation for Graduate Admission Form from two individuals. Forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope with recommenders signature across seal. Please include this form with your application materials. Indicate what location you are interested in attending: Grand Blanc.

2 The Education Specialist Program is designed as a 22 month planned course of study that includes: FIRST YEAR Winter EA 740: School as a Formal Organization - 4 credits EA 747: Program Assessment - 2 credits Summer I *EA 701: Internship Experience I - 1 credit EA 748: School/Community Development - 2 credits EA 749: Testing, Measurement and Data Analysis - 2 credits Summer II EA 746: Curriculum and Staff Development - 4 credits SECOND YEAR Fall EA 742: Education Law - 4 credits EA 750: Action Research I - 2 credits Winter EA 741: School Business Management - 4 credits EA 751: Action Research II - 2 credits Summer I EA 754: Human Resource Management and Supervision - 4 credits Summer II EA 743: Professional Seminar - 2 credits *EA 702: Internship Experience II - 1 credit TOTAL CREDITS: 34 *The internship actually begins during the first class (EA 740) and runs through the entire program. A full time faculty member serves as the cohort coordinator/advisor, teaches the first and last courses, and oversees the internship. An internship progress report is submitted at the mid-point and a summary report is due during the final term.

3 Oakland University & Grand Blanc Schools Collaborative Post Master s Program Starting in January of 2013 An Education Specialist Degree Program in Educational Leadership Cohort-2 year (34 credits) program; learn with colleagues in a pre-planned scheduled program Up to 28 credits of the Ed. Specialist degree may be applied toward an O.U. Ph.D. in Educational Leadership All students are involved with a mentor for the duration of the program Program open to K-12 personnel who hold a Master s Degree Easy on line registration On-site classes and advising in Grand Blanc Class hours 5:00-8:20 p.m. Course teaching by Oakland University faculty Action research is one major focus of the program Attend one informational meeting on any of the following dates at: Mason Elementary School (Parent Volunteer Room) 4455 E. Cook Rd. Grand Blanc, MI Sept. 17 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 TO RSVP and for program information contact: Jasmine Bailey jbailey@oakland.edu

4 Graduate Admissions 511 O Dowd Hall Rochester, MI (248) (phone) (248) (fax) Recommendation Form for Graduate Admission Please type or print legibly. This completed form must be submitted to Graduate Admissions in a sealed envelope with the signature of the recommender affixed across the back sealed flap. NOTE: Consult the section of the catalog that pertains to your field of study for instructions concerning the recommendation: e.g. any special type of information required, number of recommendations needed, who recommenders should be. This section to be completed by Applicant: Name of Applicant Field of Study Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the information provided below unless he/she has waived such access. Please sign if you waive your right of access to the information record below. Signature of Applicant Date This section to be completed by Recommender: Name of Recommender (please print) Institution Title Department Phone 1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? 2. Please rate the applicant in comparison to others whom you have known at similar stages in their careers: Exceptional Upper 5% Excellent Next 10% Very Good Next 15% Good Next 20% Next 50% No Basis for Judgment Scholarly potential in indicated field of study Creativity & originality in indicated field of study Motivation and perseverance toward goals Judgment & maturity Ability to work with others Ability to work independently Ability to express thoughts in speech & writing 3. Please circle the strength of your overall endorsement: Highly Recommended Recommended Recommended with Reservations Not Recommended 4. OPTIONAL: You may comment specifically in a separate letter or on the back of this form on the applicant's strengths and limitations for graduate study. Descriptions of significant actions, accomplishments, and personal qualities related to scholarly achievement can be particularly helpful as is an assessment of the applicant's ability/potential for college teaching. 5. Recommmender s Signature Date

5 Graduate Admissions 511 O Dowd Hall Rochester, MI (248) (phone) (248) (fax) Recommendation Form for Graduate Admission Please type or print legibly. This completed form must be submitted to Graduate Admissions in a sealed envelope with the signature of the recommender affixed across the back sealed flap. NOTE: Consult the section of the catalog that pertains to your field of study for instructions concerning the recommendation: e.g. any special type of information required, number of recommendations needed, who recommenders should be. This section to be completed by Applicant: Name of Applicant Field of Study Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the information provided below unless he/she has waived such access. Please sign if you waive your right of access to the information record below. Signature of Applicant Date This section to be completed by Recommender: Name of Recommender (please print) Institution Title Department Phone 1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? 2. Please rate the applicant in comparison to others whom you have known at similar stages in their careers: Exceptional Upper 5% Excellent Next 10% Very Good Next 15% Good Next 20% Next 50% No Basis for Judgment Scholarly potential in indicated field of study Creativity & originality in indicated field of study Motivation and perseverance toward goals Judgment & maturity Ability to work with others Ability to work independently Ability to express thoughts in speech & writing 3. Please circle the strength of your overall endorsement: Highly Recommended Recommended Recommended with Reservations Not Recommended 4. OPTIONAL: You may comment specifically in a separate letter or on the back of this form on the applicant's strengths and limitations for graduate study. Descriptions of significant actions, accomplishments, and personal qualities related to scholarly achievement can be particularly helpful as is an assessment of the applicant's ability/potential for college teaching. 5. Recommmender s Signature Date

6 Site Preference Form Educational Specialist: Leadership Please PRINT: Name Address City State Zip Country Phone Number Address Oakland University is offering the EdS program at multiple sites this fall. Please indicate your site preference(s) below. When you are admitted, you will be admitted to a specific cohort and will not be permitted to switch cohorts (or locations) during the progress of your studies. Rank your choices with 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice and so on. If a choice is not acceptable to you, you may indicate this by marking a 0. Macomb Intermediate School District Office Oakland Intermediate School District Office Oakland University Campus Grand Blanc Schools Distance Learning (online) Student Signature: Date: