Education Specialist (Ed.S.)*

Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) programs are designed to help you do just that by increasing your expertise in understanding and analyzing research.

Are you a school administrator, educational researcher, teacher, department chair, supervisor, counselor, consultant, or government employee? You can acquire the high-level skills, knowledge, and critical-thinking abilities that can help you reach your professional goals more quickly. With the exception of the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation), there are no residency requirements for the post-master’s programs. This allows you to more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments.

Programs

• Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning 
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) ^NEW!
• Ed.S. in Educational Technology 
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership 

To determine which Ed.S. program best fits your goals, call 1-866-492-5336 or request information.

Learn More

• The Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D.: Which Program is for you?
• Earn Credits for Walden’s Doctoral Program
  

Other Recommended Programs

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Ph.D. in Education
• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
• Graduate Courses for Teachers 
• Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students

*Walden University does not offer a state-approved Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree that is recognized for P–12  teacher or administrator licensure/certification in Minnesota (Walden's home state) or any other 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 certification or licensure as a principal, assistant principal, or other type of K–12 teacher or administrator.