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Earn Your Education Specialist (EdS) Degree Online
Grand Canyon University’s online programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today’s complex world.
Develop Competence in Improving Student Outcomes
If you’re an active teacher looking to positively impact the future of learning, an EdS degree may be the right choice for you. We offer specialist degrees in education that focus on educational leadership, curriculum development and the creation of school improvement plans, providing advanced study in key areas of the education field. Exploring theories, models and policies can help you in the pursuit of becoming a thoughtful leader in education.
Earn Your Education Specialist (EdS) Degree Online
Made for active teachers who hold a master’s degree
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“Having the remote, online ability to organize your schedule around your day is great. You don’t have to worry about being in the classroom on certain nights between certain hours.”
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Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all
Online courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules
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GCU offers competitive, affordable tuition rates so that furthering education is within reach for all.
Scholarships & Grants
GCU offers a variety of scholarship and grant offerings for those wishing to pursue their education as an online student.
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Choose the Right EdS Program for You
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Education Specialist in Teaching and Learning
Our teaching and learning EdS option helps K-12 educators develop deep knowledge of different models and theories of teaching to improve student outcomes in educational communities. Through the study and implementation of research-based strategies and emerging trends in education, EdS students will have the opportunity to promote successful student learning in diverse classrooms.
Throughout this online program, you can:
- Examine the global politics of education and the intervention facilitated by government entities
- Study professional learning communities and theories of pedagogy
- Explore ways to train and develop the teams that learners are preparing to lead and support
- Learn to excel in teaching by studying industry trends
- Implement new effective teaching strategies based on original research
- Apply findings to foster greater classroom success
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
Education Specialist in K-12 Leadership
The Education Specialist in K-12 Leadership program can help active teachers enhance their knowledge in education policy development and staffing, while further developing instructional skills. An intensive study of educational policy analysis and leadership research offers the opportunity to positively influence others and improve learning in school systems.
As an aspiring education leader, you will have the opportunity to emerge from the educational specialist degree in K-12 leadership prepared to address the challenges of the modern school by exploring key concepts in:
- Educational policy development
- Servant leadership thought
- Ethical decision-making and stewardship
- K-12 community building
Speak with a university counselor to get your questions answered when you complete the form at the top of this page!
Online Degrees at Grand Canyon University
Built on the foundation of our established campus, GCU is an accredited university offering dynamic, industry-informed programs designed around student learning outcomes.
As an online student at GCU, you can expect:
- Affordable tuition
- Knowledgeable faculty members
- Engaging, interactive courses
- Convenient course options
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