Education Specialist (EdS)
Increase your impact as an educator and take your career further with Walden’s EdS programs.
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By earning your EdS, you can gain specialized skills that can help you take your career further—and make a positive, sustainable impact on student learning and achievement.
Our online EdS program allows you to:
- Build your credentials faster and at a lower cost than it takes to obtain a doctoral degree.
- Transfer in credits from prior coursework, further saving you time and money.
- Explore real-world challenges in education and develop skills to create positive social change in your classroom, school, or community.
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Education Specialist Programs
EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
EdS in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)
EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Principal Preparation)
EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
EdS in Educational Technology
EdS in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
EdS in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure)
EdS in Special Education (Non-Licensure)
For more information on your program of interest, please fill out the form on this page to be contacted, or call 855-604-0390
Degree Path Flexibility
Discover the flexibility and support to advance your career faster while laying the groundwork for your doctorate. With our Lifelong Learner Pathway, students in the Doctor of Education (EdD) program and the EdS programs take the same initial courses, and all EdS courses transfer into an EdD specialization.
If you are inspired to earn your EdD, you can transfer seamlessly without starting over, saving you time and money.
Doctoral Degree Coach
Earning your online Education Specialist (EdS) requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help--with our Doctoral Degree Coach.
Break your research down into manageable, sequential steps. See where you are, what’s ahead, and what you’ve already accomplished—all in one place.
Stay on the same page and keep your progress on track. With shared access to your dashboard, your chair can easily guide you through your checklists, goals, and timelines.
No more guesswork. Set prompts based on your to-do list and receive reminders and updates directly to your inbox.
Quickly find support from the right person at the right time. Our comprehensive resource guide points you in the right direction—no more frustrating searches.
More about our EdS programs
Why earn your EdS at Walden
Learn From Experts
Walden faculty members are scholars, researchers, and distinguished practitioners in their fields.
Exceptional Student Services
Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, career services, and more.
Transfer Credits
Transfer in credits from prior coursework, further saving you time and money.
Enrollment Restrictions by State
Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the Education Specialist (EdS) program: New Mexico.
Note on educator licensure or certification: This program does not lead to educator licensure or certification. Educators are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Prospective Alabama students: State authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P–12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate. Applicants who complete an educator preparation program at a non-Alabama institution must apply for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate through the Alabama Certificate Reciprocity Approach. Current requirements may be found at www.alsde.edu.
The EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation) program was one of the four Walden education programs reviewed during the CAEP accreditation process; the program was also among the three Walden programs reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), which defines content-area standards for programs, and has achieved national recognition. The program is designed for educators who want to become a principal or administrator at the education specialist (post-master’s) level.
Ongoing Military Offer:
A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*
*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.
Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.