Education Specialist Degree in Higher Education

Admission Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus; Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically and follow a part-time hybrid (mixture of face-to-face and online) format.

Course Requirements for the Education Specialist Degree in Higher Education

Concentration Requirements (12 Hours)

• H E 6090 - Seminar in Adult and Developmental Education (3)
• H E 6310 - Critical Issues in Adult and Developmental Education (3)
• H E 6370 - Designing Culturally Responsive Learning Environments (3)
• 3 hours of graduate electives chosen based on career interests with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor

Thesis Option (6 Hours)

Other Requirements for the EdS in Higher Education

• Thesis: A thesis is optional for the concentrations in Adult and Developmental Education (455F) and Community College and University Leadership (455G), in lieu of elective courses. A thesis consists of 6 hours spread over a minimum of 2 semesters.
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
• Comprehensive: During the final term in the program, the student must successfully complete a comprehensive written and oral examination.
• Product of Learning: Not required