Take your education career to the next level with Columbia International University’s Educational Specialist (EdS) program. This advanced degree program is designed specifically to challenge and inspire you, combining rigorous coursework, hands-on experience, and cutting-edge research to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an education professional. Whether you are a teacher, administrator or aspiring educational leader, the EdS program will help you develop the critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills you need to make a real difference in the world of education. With a focus on both theory and practical application, this program offers a unique and dynamic learning experience that will push you to grow both personally and professionally. So, if you’re ready to take your education career to new heights, the EdS program is the perfect choice for you!
The objectives of the EdS program are to produce graduates who will understand, analyze, synthesize and evaluate:
The EdS in Educational Leadership is comprised of 30 hours of doctoral-level courses but does not include the research component associated with the Doctor of Philosophy. The 10 courses necessary to complete the 30 hours are comprised of electives that focus either on leadership or curriculum and instruction. A maximum of 15 credit hours of appropriate master’s work may be applied toward the EdS program as determined by the program director. The time limit for completion of all requirements is six years measured from the date a student begins coursework in the EdS program.
In the leadership emphasis, students will study governance, team building, educational law, leadership and educational history and philosophy.
The curriculum and instruction component focuses on curriculum theory, learning theory, faculty development and supervision, and alternative learning opportunities.
Those who complete the EdS have added to their professional development and are better able to serve the educational organizations in which they are ministering.
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The Education Specialist (EdS) program is intended to help extend professional understanding and practice in the critical area of education.
The classes offered in the EdS train educators from a biblical worldview to think more deeply about the theories and practices of education.
By studying at CIU, students can gain the knowledge, skills and values needed to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
Distance education offers an alternative way for students to learn. Today, teaching and learning online is a basic skill for both the teacher and the student. In this course, students will learn an ongoing course development process focusing on analysis, design, development, and evaluation. This process will be broadly applicable to online instruction as well as other means of content delivery. (3)
This course examines the philosophies and trends which have surfaced through court decisions and legislation relating to education in general, and private or sectarian education in particular. The implications for Christian school and university practice are reviewed.
This course examines the biblical foundations for policies, organizational structures, and relationships necessary for effective functioning of institutional governing boards, presidents/headmasters, and vice presidents/deans of educational institutions in various cultural contexts. Consideration is also given to the role of faculty in institutional and academic governance.
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