Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction

University or College Capella University

Qualification Doctoral Degree

Awarding body Capella University

Cost of the program $4335 per quarterly tution

Duration 7 Year(s)

Study mode Online

Course description This EdS specialization is designed to help you develop and demonstrate the research-based knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to create and implement instructional improvement initiatives and increase student achievement. Designed around national teaching and licensure standards, this specialization is intended for educators and administrators who have completed a master?s degree and want to gain additional knowledge and increase their career options. People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or administrators interested in pursuing building or district leadership positions in the field of curriculum and instruction, or in continuing their studies at the doctoral level. Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD.

Subjects covered Core Courses ED8007 - Leading Innovation, ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods, Specialization courses, ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation, ED8111 - Historical and Social Foundations of Education, ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions, ED7106 - Curriculum Development, ED8533 - Advanced Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice, ED8534 - Advanced Instruction and Assessment: Theory and Practice, ED8535 - Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction, ED8538 - Advanced Curriculum and Instruction: Program Evaluation, ED8539 - Curriculum and Instruction: Research for Decisions, ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. All applicants are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently. Those whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.-accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score established by the university for admission into all programs is 550 for the paper based test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score established by the university for admission into all programs is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degreeconferred, as well as any post-degree course work. An evaluation of work history and achievements asdemonstrated by a resume, statement of purpose and when required by the program letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material may also be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards.Truth in Information If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to CapellaUniversity as a part of admission materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be administratively withdrawn. The following specializations require additional admission requirements due to accreditation, licensing, and other determining factors.

Department info

This is a distance/online course and does not require any attendance.