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An Educational Specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University gives you everything you need to enhance your career and your school as a leader in your area of interest. Continue your education, further your career, and improve your school with a specialized degree path.

Whether you want to increase your knowledge as an educator, get recertification, or add a new certification, the educational specialist program will hone your leadership skills for this rapidly changing educational landscape.

Complete your degree around your busy schedule with flexible coursework that can be taken online. 

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Why Earn Your Ed.S. at NSU?

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Employer Tuition Assistance
NSU partners with several employers who offer their employees discounted tuition.
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No GRE Requirement
GRE scores are not required for admission; other qualifications are acceptable per program.
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No Dissertation
Earn the higher-level educator role with an Ed.S., without the need to complete a dissertation.

What Can You Do with an Educational Specialist Degree?

Enjoy a rewarding career as a(n):

  • Curriculum Specialist/Director
  • K-12 Teacher
  • K-12 Department Head
  • Education Professor
  • Principal/Assistant Principal
  • Counselor
  • Educational Consultant

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Specialize Your Studies

Tailor your degree to your career needs with one of the concentrations below.
Whichever career path you choose, you’ll excel as an educational leader in your field.

Instruction management and administration team

Curriculum, Instruction, Management and Administration

Develop, evaluate, and implement curricular programs designed to help your school district and its students succeed.

Courses are offered online.

Learn About Curriculum, Instruction, Management and Administration

Educational Leadership

Use planning and research to improve K-12 schools, districts, and other learning environments.

Courses are offered online.

Learn More About Educational Leadership

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Mathematics Education


Become an integral part of educator training, program administration, and curriculum development for K-12, middle school, and secondary school mathematics.

Courses are offered online.

Learn More About Mathematics Education

 

What's the Difference between an Ed.S. and an Ed.D.?

Unlike a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree, an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree does not require students to complete a dissertation. Both Ed.D. and Ed.S. degrees are typically acquired after students receive their master’s degrees.

An Ed.S. is designed for educators who want to gain additional specialization in an area of interest in order to become a better teacher or transition into a leadership role.
An Ed.D. is usually for those who want to specifically move to a leadership role.

 

Related Degrees

Interested in being a leader in the classroom or boardroom?
These degrees will give you the knowledge and skill set to better your organization and community.

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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Improve K-12 schools, districts, and other learning environments through planning and research. 55 credits to complete; offered online.

Prepares you to:

  • Advocate for school improvement
  • Navigate educational trends
  • Solve real-world problems

Educational Leadership Doctorate
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Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching

Skillfully provide direction in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and teaching. 55 credits to complete; offered online.

Prepares you to:

  • Provide direction in curriculum/teaching
  • Manage instructional programs
  • Make an impact on policy development

Curriculum and Teaching Doctorate