Educational Specialist in Teaching and Learning at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Teaching and Learning is an advanced graduate degree for teachers and other professional educators. This program introduces professional educators to the theoretical basis of curriculum and instruction and provides opportunities to connect theory with practice. Students may specialize in one of six areas: Curriculum, Cultural and Social Studies; Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education; Kinesiology; Language, Literature, Literacy, and Culture; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education; or Special Education.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 2 years (36 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 36 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Ed.S Degree requires 60 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. Students with a master's degree directly related to the area of concentration must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours at FIU beyond their master's degree. A maximum of 24 credits from a completed master's degree in Teaching and Learning or related field from an accredited institution may be applied toward the Ed.S. with advisor's approval. The Ed.S. program of study includes three required components (to include a maximum of 24 credits from a completed master's degree): --Teaching and Learning Core (9 credit hours) --Research Inquiry and Analysis (12 credit hours) --Major Area of Specialization (39 credit hours)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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