The Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Administration and Leadership program is designed for P–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. Leaders can learn about sustainability in their settings and how to nurture their schools to become or remain thriving organizations. Graduates from this EdS program will be able to integrate theory and practice to impact both their careers and the lives of their students, and they can gain skills to build an effective collaborative organization and enhance the P–12 student learning environment. This program does not lead to certification or licensure.
This program does not lead to educator licensure or certification. Educators are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
All EdS graduates will be prepared to:
In addition to the shared EdS outcomes above, Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) graduates will be prepared to:
OR
(6-week version)
The recommended course sequence is as follows:
Quarter | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
Quarter 1 |
EDSD 7002 - Leading the Future of Education OREDSD 7006 - Leading the Future of Education (6-week version) |
5 credits |
Quarter 2 |
EDSD 7010 - Collaborative Communication for Administrators |
5 credits |
Quarter 3 |
EDSD 7011 - School Organizational Dynamics: Policies and Law |
5 credits |
Quarter 4 |
RSCH 7110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods |
5 credits |
Quarter 5 |
EDSD 7012 - Understanding School Budgets and Allocating Resources |
5 credits |
Quarter 6 |
EDSD 7044 - Leadership and Management for Change in Education |
5 credits |
Quarter 7 |
EDSD 7013 - Creating and Maintaining Safe, Effective, and Positive Learning Environments |
5 credits |
Quarter 8 |
EDSD 7014 - Recruiting and Retaining Effective School Personnel |
5 credits |
Quarter 9 |
EDSD 7900 - EdS Capstone Project: Creating and Supporting Effective Educational Practices |
5 credits |
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