Education Specialist
- Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program (Multiple Subject)
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – For Arizona Residents
- Teacher Credentialing Preparation Program (Single Subject)
- Master of Arts in Teaching – For California Residents
- Doctor of Education
- Education Specialist
- Master of Arts in Teaching – For Arizona Residents
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – For California Residents
- Master of Arts in Education
NOTICE: Please review the list of State Authorizations that can be found here: https://www.usuniversity.edu/about/accreditation.
The Education Specialist program with a focus in organizational leadership provides professionals with a pathway to becoming E.L.I.T.E. leaders in their chosen field without requiring completion of a dissertation. The program develops visionary, forward-thinking practitioners who are prepared to lead, innovate, and influence organizational improvement across diverse settings, including education, government, business, healthcare, military, and nonprofit agencies. The EdS program equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and adaptive leadership mindsets needed to transform organizational ecosystems that are increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Through applied coursework, learners expand their capacity to identify critical challenges, propose evidence-based solutions, and facilitate meaningful and sustainable change within their professional environments. Graduates of the EdS in Organizational Leadership are prepared to serve as dynamic leaders who strengthen organizational performance, advance equity-driven decision-making, and introduce innovative practices that positively impact their communities. The EdS also offers a seamless pathway to the Doctor of Education (EdD) for those who wish to further their scholarly and professional preparation.
Tuition Rate:
$33,120
(including fees)
Monthly Payment Plan:
$450 per month
Admission requirements can be found HERE
Please refer to the University Catalog for Tuition and Fees.
The program is designed to be completed in about 22 months and a total of 33 credit hours.
For more information about the program and completion requirements, refer to the University Catalog.
Core Requirements:
This introductory course will prepare learners to start their post-master’s degree program. An emphasis is placed on advanced writing and research, with a focus on the components of a research proposal.
Leadership theories applicable to various organizations will be studied in this course. Learners will prepare for the creation of the theoretical foundation of their dissertation/proposal.
Learners will apply advanced-level writing and research skills in this course. An emphasis is placed on finding appropriate educational research that aligns with the dissertation/proposal topic and leadership theory. Writing skills appropriate for publication and research are explored.
This course prepares learners for conducting a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research design and specifically explores various methodologies that support an action research model. An emphasis is placed on building a foundation for the methodology section of the dissertation/proposal.
The navigation of strategic change management and leading organizations through systemic change is the focus of this course. An emphasis is placed on gaining the education and tools necessary to implement change plans successfully.
Learners will apply advanced strategies and techniques to educate and lead colleagues and employees in an equitable manner across various organizations. An emphasis is placed on andragogy and leveraging data-driven knowledge to drive results.
This course prepares doctoral learners to locate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate scholarly research across disciplines. Learners will examine the purpose and structure of academic literature reviews, develop effective search and organization techniques, and practice synthesizing research findings to identify themes, gaps, and trends in the field. Emphasis is placed on building a coherent, evidence-informed foundation for academic research, policy analysis, or professional inquiry.
This course prepares learners to develop a perspective on managing innovation and creativity in various organizations. Emphasis is placed on practicing entrepreneurs and employees in established organizations who are interested in becoming creative leaders in an interconnected world.
Innovative change management requires excellent communication skills and the courage to lead. This course will address the educational components of communication. Emphasis is placed on equity, economical, environmental, technological, and cultural change communications.
This course prepares learners to recognize competing values in various organizations. Emphasis is placed in leading innovative strategies to respond to a wide range of ethical challenges.
This course prepares doctoral learners to complete an outline of the first three chapters of their dissertation/proposal. Emphasis is placed on the development of the prospectus, literature review, and research methodology for presentation to their chair in EDD 906 if they are pursuing their EdD.
This is a 8-week course.