Education Specialist in K-12 Education Leadership

The JIU School of Education’s Education Specialist (EdS) in K 12 Education Leadership degree program’s mission is to graduate successful and influential K 12 leaders who are critical thinkers—with exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity—who are able to apply theory to the creative and innovative solutions of practical education problems. The EdS is designed to be of service to both students and the learning organizations and communities that graduates serve.

This degree program specialization aligns with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) professional standards and prepares students to become endorsed as principals and administrators.

Degree Learning Objectives:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education standards (NCATE).
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Colorado Performance-Based Principal Licensure Standards.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards (ELCC).
Who Should Enroll:

The Education Specialist (EdS) in K 12 Education Leadership degree program prepares key K-12 education leaders who serve as teachers, academic department chairpersons, and professional development personnel; administrators, principals, and superintendents; education faculty at institutions of higher education; researchers within organizations that create, implement, and/or evaluate education policy; and entrepreneurs who work with schools and other learning organizations.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.

CURRICULUM
Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
11 Core Content Courses33 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
36 Credit Hours
Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
EDD900 Successful Online Learning, EdD Program
11 Core Content Courses33 Credits
EDU790 Current K-12 Education Theories
EDU791 Facilitating a Shared Vision of Learning
EDU795 Public Knowledge and Public Responsibility
EDU796 Ethical Leadership
EDU797 Leadership and the Art of Change Management
EDU798 Leading K-12 Organizations that Foster Learning
EDU799 The Future of K-12 Education and Democracy
EDU800 Collaboration and Learning in Diverse Communities
EDU801 K-12 Education Policy Analysis for School Leaders
EDU802 Understanding and Influencing Society
EDU803 Managing Learning Organization Resources
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
EDU804 EdS Capstone Course

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.