Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Program at a Glance

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program prepares educational leaders to make meaningful, positive change within their institutions, and who are committed to lifelong inquiry. Working collaboratively with a faculty advisor, you'll design an individualized plan of study and be part of a unique community that supports, challenges, and enhances your learning process.

Focused on meeting the unique needs of adult learners, the goals of the Ed.S. program are to:

• Prepare knowledgeable, thoughtful, and effective teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Enliven, challenge, and strengthen practicing educators.
• Promote the development of educators who are leaders, inquirers, and reformers.
• Improve schools and communities.

Areas of Specialization

• Educational Leadership
• Exceptional Student Education
• Guidance & Counseling
• Reading

Degree Requirements
Credits to Degree – 36-48
Transfer Credits – Up to 6
Minimum Time to Degree – 24 months

Program Delivery
Learning takes place in a brief residency model that combines independent study with face-to-face meetings, academic residencies, seminars, and workshops. You'll participate in residency events where you'll meet with faculty to plan your course of study and specific independent studies.

Low-residency – Meeting at our Florida Academic Center, Ed.S. residencies allow you to select an option that best fits your schedule and location. Three seminars combine to integrate face-to-face and online learning.