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 an EdS learner, you will attend two four-day residential 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 EdS studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• ED8007 - Leading Innovation
• ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
• ED7820 - Principles of Educational Administration
• ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions
• ED7823 - Education and the Law
• 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
• ED8540 - Internship in Curriculum and Instruction I* - 2 quarter credits
• ED8541 - Internship in Curriculum and Instruction II* - 2 quarter credits
• ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*

Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD

• P–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

• Register Now for a Course
• Or call: 1-866-933-5974

Compare Capella

Download comparison worksheet

Learning & Career Outcomes

• Find out what our programs
  deliver to help you excel
  in your field.