The Education Specialist, also referred to as Educational Specialist or Specialist in Education (Ed.S. or S.Ed.), is a terminal professional degree in the U.S. that is designed to provide knowledge and theory beyond the master's degree level. Generally 60 hours of graduate study are required and no dissertation is required; specializations are available in topics like educational leadership, training and development, school psychology, special education, curriculum and Instruction, and adult education.
These are highly specialized degrees meant for professionals who require advanced proficiency in a field such as adult education, instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, educational leadership or special education, but who do not have the time or desire to complete a dissertation.
Some individuals who are granted the Ed.S. degree were originally seeking an Ed.D. and stopped short for some reason. Others seek the Ed.S. degree as a way to advance careers in education without having to write a dissertation
See also
JMU M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology - The School Psychology program at James Madison University allows students to earn both a Masters Degree in School Psychology as well as an Education Specialist Degree while gaining real world...
- College of Education
- Educational leadership
- Adult education
- Training
- Training & Development
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