Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership
The Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership program is designed for educators who want to quickly increase their ability to make contributions to their school or organization, thereby improving the lives of their students. The program’s curriculum focuses on best practices that can be applied immediately in the classroom. This empowers educators at all levels of experience to use research to effect change and improve student learning, while developing the skills needed for professional advancement. 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 MobileLearnSM-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 |
| EDUC 7004 | Foundations: Teacher Leadership | 6 |
| EDUC 7210 | Leadership for Today’s Schools | 6 |
| EDUC 7211 | Applied Research in Education | 6 |
| EDUC 7212 | Teaching and Learning: Theory and Research | 6 |
| EDUC 7213 | Collegial Interactions and Professional Development | 6 |
| EDUC 7902 | Teacher Leadership Capstone: Trends, Issues, and Global Perspectives | 6 |
Learn More
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 Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
- Ed.S. in Educational Technology
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
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.
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