Program Overview

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Introduction to the Education Specialist in Teacher Education

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program provides educational development beyond the master's level and qualifies students for an AAA License. Candidates expand their content-area pedagogical knowledge and learn to incorporate the latest technology into their teaching.

Program Information

Degree

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction

Emphases

N/A

Required Credit Hours

30

Program Type

Specialist Program

Program Location

Oxford

School

School of Education

Duration

2 years

Degree Requirements

Students pursuing the Ed.S. in Teacher Education must maintain at least a B = 3.0 average on all graduate work undertaken. Additionally, all Ed.S. graduate students must:

• Complete a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed periodical
• Make a satisfactory presentation to a professional group, AND
• Complete 65 clock hours of field-based learning opportunities.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:

• 3.25 GPA on all previous graduate coursework
• AA License (or eligibility for) in the content or related area
• 2 years teaching or relevant experience (letter from employer on letterhead)
• Results from a national standardized achievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to complete a graduate program successfully. These include:
  • Passing Score on Praxis II Content Field
  • Passing Score on Praxis II PLT
  • Competitive Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE: all sections).
• Statement of Professional/Academic Goals
• Two (2) Graduate Reference Forms

Program Description

The Education Specialist in Teacher Education is more than just a specialists degree. It provides candidates with the opportunity to refine their skills in research, writing, grantsmanship, and reflection to improve learning and serve as mentors to others in the field. National and state standards are addressed with special emphasis on lifelong learning and development of leadership skills. Candidates also learn to incorporate the latest technology into their teaching and expand their content-area pedagogical knowledge.