Program Information
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The Educational Specialist degree (EdS) program offers you the opportunities for advanced study in instructional practice, educational leadership, and instructional leadership. This degree program includes 30 semester hours designed to extend and expand your level of professional competence beyond your current master's level program education. During the program, you will become up to date on matters relevant to your field of specialization, be able to read and understand research in your field, apply relevant research findings to professional activities and learn how to assume a leadership role in your specialization. You may transfer six (6) credit hours toward degree requirements upon approval.
Applicants must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution to apply to the EdS degree program. LMU's available concentrations include Instructional Practice (IP), Instructional Leadership (IL), and Educational Leadership (EL).
Explore Educational Specialist Concentrations
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EdS Degrees - Instructional practice
EdS Degrees - Instructional LeadershiP
EdS Degrees - Educational Leadership
EdS Degree Program Calendar
Lincoln Memorial University offers EdS degree courses at our Knoxville, TN (Cedar Bluff) extended campus site in a hybrid format. Contact Lisa Horton for the updated schedule of dates.
Resources for EdS Degree Students
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Lisa Horton
800.325.0900 ext. 7057
lisa.horton@LMUnet.edu
Carter & Moyers School of Education
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway,
Harrogate, TN 37752
423.869.3611
800.325.0900