Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

The Specialist degree program in Educational Leadership program offers an in-depth review of teaching/learning, technology integration, assessment, statistics, educational diversity, law, public policy, curriculum development, and leadership development. Coursework is combined with internship experiences in the educational setting in order to foster problem solving and theoretical application alongside mentors who are practicing school leaders. This program builds on an existing AA licensure.

*Tuition only. Program fees are $50/hr and include all textbooks.

K-12 Administration Ed.S. Degree Program

This degree program prepares you with competencies for meeting the Praxis Educational Leadership Exam standards, such as:

• Setting a widely shared vision for learning
• Developing a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth
• Ensuring effective management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment
• Collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources
• Acting with integrity and fairness in an ethical manner
• Understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, legal, and cultural contexts

Beginning September 1, 2026, graduates of the EdS in Educational Leadership must pass the Praxis 5412: Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision assessment before obtaining a Class AAA license in Administration. Out of state candidates must contact their respective school district and state licensing agency regarding licensure requirements in their state.

ACCELERATED online ED.S. PROGRAM 

Ed.S. courses are arranged in a specific sequence and are offered in six (6), 8-week terms which correspond with the fall (fall term 1 & 2), spring (spring term 1 & 2), and summer  semester. The Accelerated Online course rotation has been constructed to allow candidates who are full time (typically 2 classes per 8-week term) to complete their coursework in 12 months. For those students choosing part time (typically 1 class per 8-week term), the coursework can be completed in 24 months.