EdS Children, Families, and Schools at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Education Specialist (EdS) in Children, Families, & Schools is an advanced degree beyond the master's for students who do not want the dissertation component of the doctorate. It is an intensive, cohesive programme of professional development for educational specialists.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies (TECS) | Duration: Minimum 30 credits beyond the master's degree, completed within 4 years | Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

A minimum 30-credit programme of study beyond the master's; all credits taken at the university, at least 15 in the College of Education and at least 18 at the 600 level or above. Coursework follows the Children, Families & Schools PhD programme of study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a master's degree in a related area (education, psychology, communication disorders, etc.) and previous experience in a school setting. GRE not required. Materials: online Graduate School application, two letters of reference, personal statement, resume/CV, transcripts. Fall deadline December 1; decisions typically early March.

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.

Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1

Duration: Minimum 30 credits beyond the master's degree, completed within 4 years

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