Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

Program Overview

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership prepares individuals with a master's degree to advance their careers in administration and supervision. The 36-credit program aligns with ISLLC standards and equips graduates with skills in critical thinking, systems analysis, and leadership to enhance student learning and build collaborative school cultures. Graduates are qualified for roles in school building and district leadership, higher education, and nonprofit organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
• The Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
degree in Educational Leadership is a leadership degree that prepares individuals to assume professional roles in administration and supervision.
• The program is designed for individuals holding a master's degree in education or a related field of study who want to advance their career, grow their knowledge base, and enhance their professional practice.
• Objectives:
• Enhance critical thinking;
• Analyze systems and organizational structures;
• Support innovative initiatives that support effective practice and research that maximizes student learning and demonstrations of achievement outcomes;
• Facilitate staff members' ability to drive instructional practice for student success;
• Build collaborative school cultures;
• Create a community of stakeholders.

Outline:

• Content:
• The curriculum is aligned with the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) (Council of Chief State School Officers) 2015 standards.
• Structure:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• School building leadership
• School district leadership
• Higher education faculty positions
• Nonprofit organizational leadership
• Opportunities:
• Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of establishments, including primary and secondary schools, community colleges, universities, technical schools, governmental and adult schools, as well as non-profit and advocacy organizations.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are prepared for a doctorate (EdD) program or to work in higher-level positions in the field of education.