Looking for an EdS

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Randell1234, Dec 19, 2010.

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  1. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    Maybe someone can help (or Ted can create a massive list like he has in the past for other programs). I am looking for an EdS that is meeting s the following:
    100% online or only 1 residency
    No final “paper” or thesis
    From a school that is not known as an “online school” (NCU, Capella, Walden, etc)
    Relatively cheap
    No certification as an educator for admissions or exit
     
  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

  3. major56

    major56 Active Member

    Randell,

    Wayne State College (B&M) may meet your criteria:

    Offers a 33-hour online Ed.S. in school administration /educational leadership. Online student tuition rate is $237.50; program cost $7837.50. WSC’s education department has NCATE accreditation.

    <<-- Wayne State College -->>
     
  4. major56

    major56 Active Member

    Steve,

    The Northwestern State Ed.S. “… is designed to provide certified teachers advanced knowledge and skills in areas of leadership, technology, and special education.” Possibly non-teacher certification applicants might also be considered for admission (?). It could be worth a call ...
    NSU | eNSU | Specialist Degree: Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Instruction
     
  5. airtorn

    airtorn Moderator

    For current military members and veterans, the EdS through Liberty comes in at $250 per credit for 30 credits and appears to meet your requirements.

    This rate also applies to military spouses.
     
  6. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    Randell, you are an education junkie!
     
  7. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    I am not lokking for me...it is ....for a friend...yeah that is it!
     
  8. StefanM

    StefanM New Member

    LU does have a capstone class/paper for its EdS.
     
  9. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    lol! Takes one to know one.
     
  10. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    I totally love LU so far. Their student service is top notch. Rigor seems pretty solid too, early in the program.
     
  11. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    Yeah...it is for my good friend Michael Oliver...yeah he wanted to know but was afraid to ask.
     
  12. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator


    This looks great - thanks
     
  13. mattbrent

    mattbrent Well-Known Member

    Hi Randell,

    Before going to Walden, I started out in an instructional technology program with Virginia Tech. I was 6 credits in before I decided to switch. Looking back, I kind of wish I had stuck with it. Although, now that I'm almost done my 2nd masters, I could go back to Tech for an EdS. If you already have a masters, you do the same program and get an EdS. Check it out - ITMA Instructional Technology Master of Arts Program | Virginia Tech

    -Matt
     
  14. Cyber

    Cyber New Member

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  15. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    Using the TA money, I will probably do this - http://onlinecampus.uwf.edu/pdfs/DegreePlan/MSA/MSAHumanPerformanceTechnology.pdf
    They have a 4 class certificate that will all roll into the degree - UWF - Department of Engineering and Computer Technology - Human Performance Technology (HPT)

    If I wanted to pay out of pocket (as I am doing with my MBA from TUI) then I may do an EdS. I am paying out of pocket for the MBA because I used all my money on the PhD.
     
  16. major56

    major56 Active Member

    You’re very welcome Randell.

    I did actually speak with the dean of Wayne State College’s education department about a year ago regarding their Ed.S program; even so, I never enrolled. Not because of the WSC program, but within Texas public school education there doesn’t appear to be a career benefit and/or demand toward this particular post master degree. Perhaps that’s why (merely speculation), no educational specialist degree programs are currently offered via Texas colleges /universities (?).
     

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