College of Education
Education Specialist
Mastering the challenge of education to change and improve lives
The Education Specialist (EdS) degree provides graduate studies beyond the master's degree and is a leadership program preparing individuals to assume professional roles in educational administration and supervision. It is designed to enhance the academic knowledge and skills of a cadre of educational leaders prepared to meet the increasingly complex challenges of the 21st century. Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of educational settings, including schools, community colleges, and universities.
Individuals interested in obtaining an Education Specialist degree will complete 21 credit hours of core course work and 9 credit hours in one of the specializations listed below. (30 credits)
Specializations
- Athletic Directorship
- Central Office & Superintendency
- Curriculum Directorship
- Early Childhood Directorship
- Principalship
- Special Education Directorship
- Technology Specialist
Accreditation
The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Saginaw Valley State University is approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the Michigan State Board of Education.