Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning

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.

 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.

Completion Requirements

• 36 total semester credit hours

Estimated time to completion is 2 years. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EDAD 7002	Foundations: Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning	6
EDAD 7200	Leadership for Today’s Schools	6
EDAD 7201	Applied Research in Education	6
EDAD 7202	Leading to Promote Learning	6
EDAD 7203	Leading Professional Learning Communities	6
EDAD 7900	School Leadership Capstone: Trends, Issues, and Global Perspectives	6

Course Descriptions

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• The Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D.: Which Program is for you?

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 Programs 

• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
• Ed.S. in Educational Technology
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)  

*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.