Ed.S in Educational Leadership (with Special Education emphasis) Overview
- Hope Jordan, Ph.D.
Program Director
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.
Scholarship Opportunity: A 25% scholarship is available to any student that is accepted to and enrolled in the Educational Specialist program. |
Program Highlights Include:
- Results: Educational Specialist degree in educational leadership with an emphasis in special education and an optional add-on Administration and Supervision endorsement.
- Length: May be completed in as little as 18 months.
- Courses: View Educational Specialist Course Sequence & Descriptions
- Format: Program is offered online throughout the academic year with a required summer residency. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer semester.
- Credit Hours: 36 credit hours minimum.
- Features: Through this program students may obtain the Virginia Administration and Supervision K-12 endorsement. All students must meet state requirements for the add-on endorsement. Students interested in becoming principals or assistant principals must take and pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment Test (SLLA). A SLLA preparation course is also offered.
- Program Faculty: View contact information for Educational Specialist Faculty
- Application Information: View admissions requirements for the Educational Specialist program.
- Related Links: Course Schedule | Tuition | Financial Aid
Educational Specialist graduates will be able to:
- Embrace integration of the Christian Faith to professional practice.
Apply all of the Virginia Department of Education competencies and skills required for state licensure. - Exhibit advanced writing skills using APA Format.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills through reflection, scholarship and professionalism.
- Apply research to practice.
Speak with an Admissions Counselor:
888.713.1595
757.352.4479
education@regent.edu
