Degree Pathway, Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Administration, Planning and Policy, Non-licensure

Sample Degree Pathway for Education Specialist - Administration, Planning and Policy

Candidates must have three years of PS-12 teaching/professional experience and hold an initial or professional PK-12 license. Candidates must be working in a school system in order to complete field experiences in all courses. To build a systematic knowledge base, students are encouraged to take Group A courses before Group B courses, if possible.

Group A Courses - Required

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
EDUC.6320	The Inclusive School	3
EDUC.6431	The Principalship	3
EDUC.6421	Principles of Supervision	3
EDUC.6130	Leading a Professional Learning Community	3
EDUC.6580	The Role of the Curriculum and Instruction Leader	3
Total		15

Group B Courses - Required

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
EDUC.6220	Managing Resources and Finances	3
EDUC.6230	School Policy and Law	3
EDUC.6423	Program Evaluation	3
Total		9

Non-Licensure Option

Seminar

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
EDUC.6560	Ed.S. Seminar	3
Total		3

Electives

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
EDUC.6XXX	Elective in consultation with advisor	3
EDUC.6XXX	Elective in consultation with advisor	3
Total		6

Important Information

This program does NOT lead to licensure in any field. Instead, it provides the professional knowledge required for the continuing education of experienced practitioners. Candidates who complete the program successfully are awarded an Education Specialist Degree, but cannot be endorsed for licensure in Massachusetts or in their own state.