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Off-Campus Educational Specialist Program

This program is designed for dedicated teachers and administrators who would like to advance their skills and knowledge of special education leadership while attaining a degree above their master's. The School of Education has designed this degree to provide leaders with the knowledge and training to lead educational systems with a broader understanding and experience of special education, while obtaining their Administration and Supervision endorsement.  As laws and regulations change, there is a growing need for principals and assistant principles that have the training to navigate through difficult decisions on a daily basis. Utilizing strong and experienced faculty that have a background in leadership and special needs, this program will equip needed leaders for today’s schools and district offices.

Courses:

• EDUC 700 Online Orientation - 0 credits
• UNIV LIB Information, Research, and Resources - 0 credits

• EADM 632 Technology for Administrators - 3 credits
• EADM 636 Personnel Management/Dev - 3 credits
• ETSP 670 Sp Ed Supervision of Programs & Instruction - 3 credits

• EADM 613 School Finance, Management of Resources & Facilities  - 3 credits
• EADM 638 School Law – 3 credits
• EADM 696 SLLA Test Preparation - 2 credits (offered during the fall & spring terms)*

• EADM 611 Leadership, Organization & Administration  - 3 credits
• EADM 612 Human Learning & Motivational Development  - 3 credits
• EADM 640 School and Community Relations – 3 credits
• EADM 696 SLLA Test Preparation - 2 credits (offered during the fall & spring terms)*
• EFND 680 Practicum - 1 credit

• EFND 698 Professional Project - 2 credits
• ETSP 671 Research & Assessment to Inform Practice in Sp Ed – 3 credits  (1 week residency on campus)
• ETSP 695 Internship - 3 credits (may stretch over 2 semesters)

Total of 36-38 credits

*EADM 696, the SLLA Preparation Course, is required for individuals seeking the Administration and Supervision pre-K-12 add-on endorsement for Principals or Assistant Principal positions.