Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

Mission of the Department of Education

The LaGrange College Education Specialist Program is designed for experienced teachers who desire to become teacher leaders in schools.

Admission Requirements

  • submit an application through LaGrange College
  • hold a graduate degree in education or a content field approved for certificate upgrade from an accredited institution
  • hold a level 5 teaching certificate 
  • have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • submit official transcripts from each graduate and undergraduate institution attended for analysis
  • receive approval of the department chair
  • earn a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at least 550 if English is not the applicant's primary language

 

 

Graduation Requirements

All candidates shall successfully complete 30 hours of coursework with a 3.0 (B) or higher cumulative grade point average and for those in the initial program, to attempt the GACE in Curriculum and Instruction.

Education Specialist (Ed. S.) Curriculum and Instruction INITIAL (30 Credit Hours)

     First Summer I
(3)     EDUC 7090     Research Methods 
(3)     EDUC 7035     Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction

 

     First Summer II
(3)     EDUC 7350     Curriculum Theories and Philosophies

 

     Fall
(3)     EDUC 7100     Research Topics and Methodology
(3)     EDUC 7200     Directed Research Seminar

 

     Spring
(3)     EDUC 7070     Internship in Curriculum
(3)     EDUC 7015     Management and Analysis of Educational Data
(3)     EDUC 7300     Specialist Seminar

 

     Second Summer I
(3)     EDUC 7050     Comparative Education

 

     Second Summer II
(3)     EDUC 7360     Curriculum Advocacy

 

(30)     Total Credit Hours