Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning

Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) programs are designed to help you do just that by increasing your expertise in understanding and analyzing research.

Are you a school administrator, educational researcher, teacher, department chair, supervisor, counselor, consultant, or government employee? You can acquire the high-level skills, knowledge, and critical-thinking abilities that can help you reach your professional goals more quickly. With the exception of the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation), there are no residency requirements for the post-master’s programs. This allows you to more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments.

The Ed.S. programs incorporate a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure you have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, your progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden’s faculty will help you master core concepts and principles, while our student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that you have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in your classroom, school, and community.

The Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning program is designed for administrators who want to quickly increase their effectiveness in transforming their educational environment. The program’s curriculum is focused on an innovative, collaborative model of administration and is designed to increase expertise in understanding and analyzing research. Graduates will have the skills to integrate theory and practice to advance their careers and have a positive impact on their educational communities. And since there is no residency requirement, you can more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments. In addition, some of the coursework you complete as part of this post-master's degree program can apply to a Walden doctoral degree in education, allowing you to earn that degree in less time.