Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) programs are designed to help you do just that by increasing your expertise in understanding and analyzing research.

Are you a school administrator, educational researcher, teacher, department chair, supervisor, counselor, consultant, or government employee? You can acquire the high-level skills, knowledge, and critical-thinking abilities that can help you reach your professional goals more quickly. With the exception of the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation), there are no residency requirements for the post-master’s programs. This allows you to more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments.

The Ed.S. programs incorporate a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure you have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, your progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden’s faculty will help you master core concepts and principles, while our student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that you have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in your classroom, school, and community.

Programs

• Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning 
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development 
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) 
• Ed.S. in Educational Technology 
• Ed.S. in Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership 

Learn More

• The Ed.S., Ed.D., or Ph.D.: Which Program is for you?
• Earn Credits for Walden’s Doctoral Program

 By choosing Walden, you are choosing a rich and engaging learning experience that complements your unique learning style. Whether you prefer text, audio, or video formats, if your course is MobileLearn^SM-enabled, you will be able to download and access course content offline and on the go, giving your study schedule even greater flexibility.

For assistance in deciding which online degree program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.

Other Recommended Doctoral Programs

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Education
• Psychology
• Applied Management and Decision Sciences 
• Individual Courses 

Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students

*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.