Curriculum and Instruction, Culture, Cognition, and Learning Process Specialization, Ed.S.

Program Overview

The Ed.S. in Culture, Cognition, and Learning Process is an online postgraduate degree for educators seeking advanced skills and leadership in education. It prepares educators to create inclusive learning environments, advocate for evidence-based practices, and engage in research. Graduates are qualified for careers as administrators, counselors, teachers, and other education professionals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Education Specialist Culture, Cognition, and Learning Process (Ed.S.) program offered through the College of Education is a postgraduate degree designed for educators who want to advance their skills, knowledge, and leadership in the field of education. It is typically situated between a master's degree and a doctorate. An education specialist degree is often sought by those who are seeking a higher-level career path in education such as a principal, school superintendents, post-secondary teachers, school counselors, or education technology specialists. This program is available online to allow working professionals to pursue this advanced credential while maintaining their full-time position. For many students, this program will allow them to earn a doctorate in a much shorter period if they choose to go further.

Objectives:

• To prepare educators with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create and sustain inclusive learning environments that promote the academic and social-emotional development of all learners.
• To develop educators as leaders in the field of education, who are able to advocate for and implement evidence-based practices that improve student outcomes.
• To provide educators with the opportunity to engage in research and scholarship that contributes to the field of education.

Outline:

The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction major offers a specialization in Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process. This online degree program provides an opportunity to consider the impact and influence that cultural circumstances, mental processes, and contributions to neuroscience have on learning and teaching in general.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their fields. The faculty are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience and are available to support students throughout their program.

Careers:

Graduates of the Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process are prepared for a variety of careers in education. These careers include:

• Administrators
• Counselors
• Educational support personnel
• ELL/ESL teachers
• Social workers
• Teacher aides
• Teachers