Curriculum and Instruction (EDS)
Description
The Ed.S. degree provides students with educational development beyond the master's level. Graduates may pursue this degree to obtain additional credentials or as a step while deciding whether to work for a doctoral degree. Specialist's degree candidates address national board standards with special emphasis on lifelong learning and development of leadership skills.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30
Specializations
- Emphasis - Education Specialist in C & I
Emphasis - Education Specialist in C & I
Course Requirements
The Ed.S. degree requires 30 semester hours of coursework beyond the master's level. Required courses (27 hours) and an elective (3 hours) include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 6020 | Curriculum Construction | 3 |
| EDCI 6099 | Advanced Methods | 3 |
| EDCI 6180 | Effective Tech Integration in the Clsrm | 3 |
| EDCI 6350 | Reflective Teaching | 3 |
| EDCI 6510 | Advanced Individual Study | 1-6 |
| EDCI 6900 | Seminar in Education | 3 |
| EDCI 7300 | Foundations of Research | 3 |
| EDCI 7320 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDUC 6920 | Current Trends & Issues in Diversity Edu | 3 |
| Electives course - selected with approval of adviser | ||
Other Academic Requirements
Specialist's candidates must complete a minimum of 65 hours of approved field experiences and submit a scholarly paper to a refereed journal.