College of Education & Human Services
Directions for Applying to the Ed.S./Superintendent Licensure Program
Step 1: Complete the Ed.S./Superintendent program application.
Step 2: Secure your superintendent’s recommendation using the reference form (Superintendent Recommendation and Statement of Support). You do not need to request letters of reference.
Step 3: Email a copy of your resume.
The application, references and resume can be scanned and emailed to educationalleadership@wiu.edu, faxed (309-298-2222) or mailed:
EDL Program Coordinator
Horrabin Hall 115
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University
One University Circle
Macomb IL 61455
Step 4: Apply online to the Graduate School.
Indicate the semester you intend to begin coursework.
Step 5: Send official copies of your transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework to the graduate school. You do not need to request ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app transcripts. Additionally, if you have not taken any coursework since you last attended ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app, you do not need to send new transcripts. Transcripts need to be sent to:
School of Graduate Studies-Admissions
Sherman Hall 116
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455
Step 6: Schedule your interview. Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom.
Step 7: Prepare your educational leadership portfolio. The portfolio needs to be available electronically or it needs to be mailed to the EDL Program Coordinator (See above).
Step 8: Complete your interview and writing sample (will be emailed to you)
Step 9: Complete the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Superintendent Licensure Program Candidate Acknowledgements and return to the EDL Program Coordinator.
Again, feel free to email/call us with questions.
educationalleadership@wiu.edu
309-298-1183

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