Educational Specialist
Stetson's Educational Specialist degree bridges the gap between a master's degree and a doctorate. It builds on your master's training, deepening your understanding of potential issues and challenges in pursuing a doctorate.
Why Educational Specialist at Stetson University?
At Stetson, pursuing an Educational Specialist degree allows you to publish research papers with faculty support, eventually leading to independent publications. Our EdS program is distinctive in providing both an "adviser" and a "faculty mentor" to guide your academic journey. This one-year, 30-credit online program includes synchronous meetings on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. Additionally, we offer a 40% In-Service Scholarship discount for teachers and administrators. The program is highly sought-after and starts annually each January.
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"We represent a culture of continuous learning, because somehow in the fogginess of the pandemic we all chose to learn. We chose to improve. We chose to grow our skills. We chose to grow our minds [at Stetson]."
Robert J. Voges '22 Educational Specialist, professional educator, speaker and workshop facilitator
"My classmates are some of the brightest educational minds I have ever seen. Never have I met a group of people more dedicated to making changes that will impact our children for generations to come."
Benjamin Wyatt Carter '17 Educational Leadership
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. The demand for education and training occupations is expected to grow by 10% through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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
Stetson's Educational Specialist program is a one-year, 30-credit online program. You can transfer up to six credits of previously completed master's-level coursework.
See Stetson's Educational Specialist Admission for more details and guidance.
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