Education Specialist (EdS)

School of Education

Curriculum and Instruction Specialization

The continuing emphasis on educational quality and accountability has created a high demand for educators with specialized skills in curriculum and instruction. 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.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

• Interactive guide to becoming doctoral at Capella colloquia
• A preview of the doctoral colloquium experience
• Colloquia schedules and other details

All credits listed below are quarter credits.

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*

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Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD

• K–12 Studies in Education
• Leadership in Educational Administration
• Special Education Leadership

Master's degree

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Education Psychology
• Reading and Literacy

EdS

• Leadership in Educational Administration

Certificate

• Specialist Certificate in School Psychology

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