The Specialist of Education is intended to provide students with the advanced skills necessary for effective school administration. The ability to formulate effective educational practices involving school administration, school management, school finance, plants and facilities planning and operation, human resources, assessment, school law, and supplemental programs as they relate to current research, educational trends, legal frameworks, and cultural issues are emphasized. This program is designed to prepare the student to be recommended for certification for superintendency, provided all other requirements are met.