Saint Leo University provides students an Education Specialist post-graduate degree with a concentration in Transformational School Leadership. This course of study is designed for individuals holding a master’s degree in education or a related field of study (e.g. guidance and counseling, social work, human services, organization leadership, etc.) yet want to advance their career, grow their knowledge base and enhance their professional practice.

Courses within the Education Specialist program have been identified to ensure students complete a relevant and rigorous program of study. Additionally, they all infuse the Saint Leo University core values, thus helping students grow in body, mind and spirit.

education specialist (EdS)

Learning Outcomes The curriculum for this program of study is aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders advanced by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA), Council of Chief State School Officers.

These Professional Standards focus on seven aspects of transformational leadership which enable innovative initiatives. These include: supporting effective practice and research designed to maximize student learning and demonstrations of achievement outcomes, facilitating staff members’ ability to drive instructional practice for student success, building collaborative school cultures and creating a community of stakeholders invested in the academic success and personal well-being of every student.

CoursesIf your goal is to earn your EdS degree, a few of the engaging classes offered by Saint Leo that will help reach this goal are:

• Analytical Leadership• Technology Innovation and Diffusion• Building a Collaborative Culture• Leading the School Organization• Educational Politics, Policy and Leadership

Career opportunities In addition to preparing you for a doctorate (EdD) program, should you decide that you want to take your education further, earning your Ed.S. degree also qualifies you to work in a variety of higher-level positions, some of which include:

• School building leadership• School district leadership• Higher education faculty positions• Nonprofit organizational leadership

Education SPECIALISTS (EDS)

ADMISSION TO PROGRAM • Bachelor’sandmaster’s• Professionalgoalstatement• Lettersofrecommendation• QualifyingGPA• Currentresume

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Education SPECIALIST (EdS)