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Education Specialist (EdS)

School of Education

Curriculum and Instruction specialization

The continuing emphasis on educational quality and accountability has created a high demand for educators with specialized skills in curriculum and instruction. This EdS specialization helps you develop and demonstrate the research-based knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to create and implement instructional improvement initiatives and increase student achievement. The specialization is part of Capella's Professional Education Unit, which has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).Designed around national teaching and licensure standards, this specialization is intended for educators and administrators who have completed a master's degree and want to gain additional knowledge and increase their career options. People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or administrators interested in pursuing building or district leadership positions in the field of curriculum and instruction, or in continuing their studies at the doctoral level. (Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may count toward a Capella PhD degree.)

This program is not designed for certification, licensure or endorsement. For more information about educator licensing, please see our Education Licensure Resource site.

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter quarter may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: March 5, 2012
Quarter - Coursework: $4,575
Up to 3 courses per quarter

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Residency requirements: Two 4-day colloquia

Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
In addition to your online courses, you will attend two 4-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your EdS studies and beyond.

What do they cost?

The price for each colloquium is $1,495 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment), but doesn’t include costs for evening meals or travel. You’ll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
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  • Get more detailed information and learn how the residency experiences will enrich your learning at Capella University. Speak with an enrollment counselor at 1.888.227.3552.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED8007 - Leading Innovation
  • ED8112 - Educational Research Methods

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
  • ED7820 - Principles of Educational Administration
  • ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions
  • ED8533 - Advanced Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice
  • ED8534 - Advanced Instruction and Assessment: Theory and Practice
  • ED8535 - Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED8538 - Advanced Curriculum and Instruction: Program Evaluation
  • ED8550 - Curriculum and Instruction Internship I*
  • ED8551 - Curriculum and Instruction Internship II*
  • ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*
North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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February 25, 2011Hanna What kinds of jobs can I get once I have an EdS?

What to do ?

November 15, 2011Michael Most of my family members who already have a High School Diploma and a College Degree can't find work or a employer, one of them live in California now with homeless people. If I go to your college or university what are the chances I will get a employer or at the very least a job after I graduate?

Satisfied M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Learner

November 27, 2011Jessica I am currently completing my final quarter at Capella and faced the question, what next? I emailed my enrollment counselor Molly and we decided that I would begin the Ed.S. (with a small break of course) in April. Molly made sure I understood that C&I becomes a PhD instead of EdD because it is more theory and philosophy based and that I could transfer my EdS credits. I have taken 2 classes a quarter without stopping since May 2010, and until recently earned an A in every class. I am a full time world history teacher, not married/children, so I basically ate, slept, and breathed Capella. When I begin my EdS in April I am going to do one class a quarter during the school year and 2 classes during summer break because I need some ME time! Overall I am very satisfied, and for those like me who become frustrated during discussions when other Masters level learners write the way they "speak" just let it go because in the professional world you will run into it as well.
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