Educational Specialist (EdS)
The educational specialist program consists of a minimum 30 or more credit hours, with the possibility of six hours being transferred in from Lindenwood or another university.
A minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework is required at the 60000-level for the Educational Specialist in educational administration. 24 credit hours of course work at the 60000-level is required for the Educational Specialist in school administration.
Note: Six credit hours of coursework taken for completion of the Master of Arts in school administration may be applied toward the Education Specialist in educational administration.
Program Requirements
Requirements for an educational specialist degree include the following options:
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Completion of a Master's Degree.
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A minimum of 24 graduate education credit hours earned after completion of the Master's.
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A minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework taken at Lindenwood University.
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Successful completion of a Specialist Project.