EdS in Education (Learning Leadership and Organization Development)
The specialist in education degree for the Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development program is not currently open for applications.
The educational specialist program prepares you for a career in an organization related working with professionals or leading adult education.
The specialist degree provides a professional education sequence for adult education practitioners to improve their abilities to work with adult students in a variety of areas such as adult basic education, technical and vocational programs, and other adult education areas.
This program does not lead to certification in P-12 systems. For an educational specialist program leading to certification, please see the EdS in Educational Administration and Policy.
Curriculum
For current PhD students, please see you advisor and advisory committee about selecting the EdS as a degree option.Admissions
The specialist in education degree for the Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development program is not currently open for applications.Deadline to Apply
- Not accepting applicants at this time
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