EdS in Education
You're ready to transition from teaching your kids a little bit about everything to teaching them a whole lot about one thing. Here, we can help you learn the skills you need to be the specialized teacher you want to be.
To do that, we'll build on your knowledge as an educator as we focus on your specific concentration. Not only will you learn methodology, but you'll have the opportunity to design research and apply it in relevant situations. Your classes will also include Teacher Leadership; Critical Social Issues in American Education and Culture; and American Education: Race, Class, and Gender. Finally, by the time you graduate, you will have had valuable hands-on experiences, including internships, field studies, and practicums, which can be critical to demonstrating the knowledge you’ve learned. You'll complete internships, field studies, practicums, and more to have every chance to show what kind of expert you've become.
Educational Specialist in Education with a concentration in Secondary Education
The EdS degree leads to recommendation for Class AA Alabama professional educator certification. The program requires 30-33 credit hours for the Secondary Education concentration with content areas in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, and General Social Science. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for completion of the program and recommendation for certification.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Pedagogy Courses Common to All Concentrations | ||
| EDU 717 | Promoting Ethics & Wellness in P-12 Education | 3 |
| EDU 718 | Student Support Systems in P-12 Education | 3 |
| EDU 719 | Action Research for Educational Improvement | 3 |
| Research Coursework | ||
| EPR 596 | Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
| Select one of the following options | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | ||
| Individual Research in Education | ||
| Survey of Special Education 1 | 0-3 | |
| Introduction to Exceptional Learner | ||
| Advisor-approved Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Educational Research Design | ||
| National Board Seminar for Secondary Education 2 | ||
500+ level course in Teaching Field | ||
600+ level Education course | ||
| Teaching Field Courses - Based on Concentration 3 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 30-33 | |
- 1
May not be required if previously completed.
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Current National Board Certification may be transferred in to satisfy 3 credit hours.
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Teaching field courses are based on the concentration and must be advisor-approved 500-level coursework.
Concentration in Secondary Education - Biology, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved Biology courses at 500+ level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Secondary Education - Chemistry, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved Chemistry courses at 500+ level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Secondary Education - General Science, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved Science courses at 500+ level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Secondary Education - Mathematics, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved Mathematics courses at 500+ level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Secondary Education - Physics, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved Physics courses at 500+ level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Secondary Education - English Language Arts, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved courses at the 500+ level in English and another ELA field | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Secondary Education - General Social Science, 6-12
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor-approved courses at the 500+ level in 2 or more Social Science disciplines | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Education Specialist Degree in Education with a Concentration in Kinesiology
The EdS degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours for the Kinesiology program. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Field | ||
| At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses (12 hours) | ||
| KIN 649 | Advanced Adapted Physical Education & Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 715 | Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education & Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 726 | Supervised Research in Physical Education & Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 729 | Physical Education & Coaching Capstone | 3 |
| Survey of Special Education or Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | ||
Advisor-Approved Elective 2 | ||
| Research Courses | 6 | |
| Choose 2 of the courses below (total of 6 hours) | ||
| Introduction to Educational Research Design | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | ||
| Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate | ||
| Education Coursework | ||
| EDU 717 | Promoting Ethics & Wellness in P-12 Education | 3 |
| EDU 718 | Student Support Systems in P-12 Education | 3 |
| EDU 719 | Action Research for Educational Improvement | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Not required if previously completed
- 2
Advisor-approved elective required if credit is awarded for previously completing special education survey course