Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Education - Master's plus 30 Track

It is designed for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge to prepare for doctoral work, to add expertise in their current field of teaching, or to add an additional field of expertise. The EdS in Education School Counseling Track prepares students to work as professional school counselors in Pre-K through postsecondary school settings and is an NCATE Accredited Program within the Other School Profession (OSP). The specialist program provides a foundation of advanced graduate course work but is not a "terminal" academic degree. The Education EdS is an advanced graduate program providing opportunities for master's graduates to enhance their professional preparation and/or preparation for the doctorate (either the EdD or the Phd) by completing additional graduate coursework that results in an earned degree. The Education EdS, Master's +30 Tracks is an advanced graduate program for post-master's students. It is designed for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge to prepare for doctoral work, add expertise in their current field of teaching, or add an additional field of expertise. The program prepares educators who are interested in teaching in a college, university or community college, or in leading curriculum and instructional improvement in a school or school district, higher education or military or business settings.