Educational Specialist
Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) | Online
Stetson University's EdS is a one-year, 30-credit online program that bridges the gap between a master's degree and a doctorate, deepening your expertise in educational leadership, research, and professional practice. The program starts each January with limited enrollment and offers a 40% In-Service Tuition Scholarship for qualifying educators.
Why Educational Specialist at Stetson University?
With online synchronous meetings on Mondays from 6-8 p.m to fit around your schedule. This program assigns both an adviser and a faculty mentor to each student, a dual-support structure oriented around your professional goals and scholarly development throughout the year. Publishing research with faculty support is built into the program to eventually lead you to independent publications.
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— Benjamin Wyatt Carter '17
Career Outcomes
With an Educational Specialist degree from Stetson, you're positioned for a career in education administration, as approximately 93% of graduates enter this field. Opportunities include roles such as teacher, curriculum director, counselor, or principal within school districts and other educational settings.
Meet the Faculty
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Debra Touchton, PhD, University of South Florida
- Anna Peters, PhD, University of Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
This program requires the completion of 30 credit hours. Up to 6 credits from prior master's coursework may transfer. For the most current curriculum and degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Once per year in January. Limited enrollment makes early application strongly recommended.
Yes, fully online with synchronous Monday sessions from 6 to 8 PM.
Yes. A master's degree is required for admission.
A 40% In-Service Scholarship is available for qualifying teachers and administrators.
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