Prepare for a leadership role in educational administration with a focus on general school administration. The Specialist in Education Degree with an emphasis in General School Administration prepares students to be superintendents and other central office personnel. Candidates for the degree must hold a master’s degree in an education-related field in addition to

Pittsburg State University's Online Ed.S. in Advanced Studies in Leadership – General School Administration Emphasis has been ranked #17 in the eddprograms.org 2026 guide to the nation's most affordable online Education Specialist (EdS) programs. View the full list of the 2026 rankings.
Through a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, PSU candidates in the Specialist in Education Degree program may apply for the online Doctorate in Educational Leadership program and apply the PSU EdS coursework toward the terminal degree. Other universities, such as Lindenwood University and St. Louis University, accept the coursework for their Educational Doctorate programs.