Administration (Ed.S.)

Announcing the new online Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in Administration that is scheduled to launch in the Fall 2024 semester at St. Thomas University, pending final approval by SACS-COC. This degree program is designed for students to gain an understanding of leadership and administration to prepare them for careers and advanced training in school leadership, and management.

The Ed.S. degree is positioned between master’s and doctoral degrees. The 30-credit curriculum provides students with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking, analysis of systems and organizational structures, research that maximizes student learning and demonstrations of achievement outcomes, facilitates staff members ability to drive instructional practice for student success, building collaborative school cultures, and creating a community of stakeholders.

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Earn Your Ed.S. Degree in approximately 18 Months!

The Ed.S. is a great option for candidates who want to further their education, advance their careers, and earn a terminal degree without committing to a doctorate degree. An Ed.S. degree is also a great option for secondary school employees who want to make the jump into higher education.

With so many teachers experiencing burnout, earning an Ed.S. is a great way to continue work in education but get out of the classroom. The Ed.S. can also provide additional employment opportunities for top executives and administrative services and facilities managers in industry.

Fast Facts

• Engaging online doctoral courses and professional doctoral faculty
• Graduate in 18 months
• 30-credit curriculum provides students with specialized knowledge and skills
• Take 1 course at a time
• Flexible program with personalized attention
• Advance your career, and earn a terminal degree without committing to a doctorate degree

Program Outcomes

Once a student has completed the Ed.S. program with a 3.0 G.P.A. (they will not only graduate with an Ed.S. degree and receive a hood that is sized between a master’s and doctoral hood), they will also be eligible to seamlessly enter into to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program with any one of three specializations: 1) Sports Administration, 2) Instructional Design & Online Learning, and 3) Administration.

Such graduates will bring their 30 credit Ed.S. credits directly into the doctoral program where they will complete an additional 30 credits of doctoral work that includes a doctoral dissertation.

In summary, with a total of 60 credits beyond the master’s degree, graduates will earn both Ed.S. and Ed.D. degrees.

Career Landscape

Brief description of possibilities after graduation. Ideally, backed up with links/data.:** • Graduates of the Ed.S. in Administration program develop skills for careers in administration and leadership settings and can prepare them for further training in leadership at the doctoral level.

• The Ed.S. can also provide additional employment opportunities for top executives and administrative services and facilities managers in industry.
• Administrators in state, federal and international agencies
• Business Leaders and Managers in sales and corporate environments
• Public education Supervisors, Administrators, and Consultants
• Professors and Administrators in higher education
• Directors and Supervisors of educational services in nonprofit agencies and non-governmental organizations

The Ed.S. will be delivered with engaging online doctoral courses and professional doctoral faculty.

Earn a terminal degree while equipping yourself to become an ethical leader and administrator in education, business, or industry. Prepare yourself for doctoral studies delivered 100% online. This specialist program features all doctoral faculty and all doctoral coursework in a 30-credit program that can be completed in as little as 18 months.

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