Educational Administration (RANK1)

Program Information

Rank 1 programs are not degree programs.

Rank I programs are planned, graduate-level programs designed for Kentucky education professionals seeking rank change for salary purposes.   They are recognized only in the state of Kentucky.  By state regulation, Rank I status is 60 credit hours of approved graduate credit including a master's degree.

Education professionals who complete a Rank I program may obtain a rank change for salary purposes in Kentucky. Through a Rank I program, Education professionals may increase their depth of knowledge in their teaching, or in additional areas of certification, as appropriate.

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Rank I in Educational Administration program must submit the following:

• Completed UofL graduate application submitted at https://apply.graduate.louisville.edu/apply/
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework.  To be considered official, transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to the UofL Graduate School. Transcripts issued to the candidate, and/or uploaded by the candidate, are considered unofficial.
  • International transcripts must be evaluated per UofL Graduate School requirements: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international/evaluation
• Copy of current Kentucky Education certificate/licensure

Admission Requirements

• Complete application (including all checklist items above and payment submitted).
• Master’s degree in Education from an accredited institution and Rank II status in Kentucky.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for undergraduate work and 3.0 for graduate work.

Program admission dates:  Spring, Summer or Fall semester 

Application Deadlines:  December 1 for Spring, April 1 for Summer, and August 1 for Fall

Program Requirements

Rank I Program in Educational Administration

Mid-Point Requirement: Candidates are required to submit a mid-point performance assessment to their faculty advisor at the completion of fifteen (15) credit hours of coursework and designed collaboratively with the faculty advisor. The faculty advisor will assess the candidate's performance assessment, which must be at the exemplary or accomplished level.  The performance assessment must address the PSEL standards and include a leadership profile and personal growth goal to be assessed in the exit portfolio and/or oral defense of the portfolio. 

Exit Assessment: Hallmark Assessment Task for LEAD 679 OR LEAD 782 or equivalent project that demonstrates proficiency in the PSEL Standards; Course project must address all of the PSEL Standards including artifacts associated with each standard submission. Additionally, an updated leadership profile and a reflection of personal progress toward the midpoint growth goal is required. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.  No grade below a C+ will be accepted.