Education Specialist in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning - Walden University

Education Specialist in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning from Walden University is a Online Master Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. A research-based degree program, the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program is designed to help educators with a master?s degree go further in the field of education. With a focus on analysis of current research and hands-on study through field experience, the Ed.S. program allows you to sharpen your critical-thinking skills while exploring relevant topics concerning educators today. The Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning program is designed for administrators who want to quickly increase their effectiveness in transforming their educational environment. The program's curriculum is focused on an innovative, collaborative model of administration and is designed to increase expertise in understanding and analyzing research. Graduates will have the skills to integrate theory and practice to advance their careers and have a positive impact on their educational communities. And since there is no residency requirement, you can more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments. In addition, some of the coursework you complete as part of this post-master's degree program can apply to a Walden doctoral degree in education, allowing you to earn that degree in less time. * Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P?12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P?12 administrative/ leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent). In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert. Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P?12 teacher or administrator . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.