Education Specialist

The Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.) is designed for students who:

• Possess a master's degree in education
• Wish to pursue an additional initial license

The Ed.S. consists of 30 credit hours and offers the following content areas:

Educational Leadership

• Supervisor/Director*
• Principal* (PreK-6, 5-8, 9-12)
• Special Education Administrator*
• Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent*

*Contact the Graduate Education Office for specific details pertaining to each role.

Specialist

• English as a Second Language (PreK-6, 5-8)
• Math Specialist (PreK-8)
• Reading (all levels)

The capstone of the Ed.S. is either a practicum (if licensure is desired) or a research project.

Prerequisites for the Ed.S. include a passing score on the MTEL if student is seeking licensure. The Ed.S. program will follow the same schedule as the current master’s degree in the respective content areas offered, with classes taught on evenings, weekends and summers.