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has-primary-color has-text-color\">A Post-Master\u2019s Degree for Responsible Education Leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Education Specialist is an advanced degree program designed for ambitious in-service teachers or school administrators like you to increase leadership, communication, and administration competencies.<br><br>The EdS program builds on your experience as an educator and allows you to reach your specific goals. Whether you plan to lead in the classroom, develop and direct curriculum, advance as an administrator or supervisor, or pursue your doctorate degree, the EdS program empowers you to excel.<br><br>UM-Flint\u2019s Education Specialist degree program is approved by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/\">Michigan Department of Education<\/a>. Upon completion, you are eligible for the Michigan School Administrator Certificate with a Central Office Endorsement (CO).<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Earn an EdS Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Flexible Part-Time Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailored for working teachers and school administrators, the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s online Education Specialist degree program provides a flexible part-time learning format. The design of the program provides the opportunity for&nbsp; you to take two courses a semester. Each course meets four times in-person* (on campus beginning fall 2027) along with asynchronous course work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Starting in Fall 2027, online Saturday Courses will become required in-person sessions for all new and continuing students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Field-Based Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EdS degree program emphasizes field-based learning. As part of the EdS program curriculum, the two field-based practicums give you the opportunity to apply knowledge to practice in a K-12 or postsecondary environment (minimum of 270 hours). Relevant to your specific area of leadership interest, these experiences and projects connect you to practicing professionals who mentor and support your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Twenty-Month Structured Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Education Specialist is a well-structured program that provides a clear path to your degree and your goals. You know exactly which classes to take and when to take them. Improving your skills and knowledge in a progressive manner, you\u2019ll be ready to emerge with your advanced degree in hand in 20 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cohort Based Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s online EdS degree is a cohort-based program. You can study with a small group of fellow educators who share your passion for educational excellence. This cohort structure enables you to develop a strong support network for personal and professional development. Coursework emphasizes team-based projects that allow networking while improving collaboration and communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>U-M Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the world-renowned University of Michigan community, you have access to the full academic and research resources at the Flint, Dearborn, and Ann Arbor campuses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Education Specialist Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Education Specialist degree program employs a robust 30-credit curriculum that fosters students\u2019 decision-making, teaching, and learning management skills, as well as their leadership potential. Designed to accommodate busy professionals, the curriculum blends online coursework with monthly Saturday synchronous instruction sessions*. Students can complete the EdS program in as little as 20 months on a part-time basis.<br><br>The EdS degree program integrates coursework within Educational Leadership and Curriculum &amp; Instruction that address district level National Educational Leadership Program standards and align with students&#8217; professional aspirations and interests. Approved by the Michigan Department of Education, students are eligible to apply for the Michigan School Administrator Certification with a Central Office Endorsement (CO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Starting in Fall 2027, online Saturday Courses will become required in-person sessions for all new and continuing students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\"><br>View full<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16109&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educational Specialist program curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_18cb1558c9331e6666272bee6100e902\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_02e04c28c174e6c9d40debeb062d07db\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/11\/Corbat.jpg\" alt=\"Michele Corbat\" class=\"wp-image-1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/11\/Corbat.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2021\/11\/Corbat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mt-3 has-medium-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><strong>Michele Corbat<\/strong><br><\/mark><em>Education Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I chose UM-Flint for my graduate studies for many reasons. I appreciated the blended learning model that was offered. The flexibility of having the bulk of my coursework available virtually was exactly what I needed as a full-time principal, wife, and mom. I was also able to meet with my cohort in person once a month for a full day of learning. These in-person connections were valuable and supported me on my journey to earning my Education Specialist degree.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">EdS Degree Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Education Specialist degree program prepares you to further your career in K-12 and post-secondary education as a compassionate, responsible, and well-rounded educator.<br><br>With an Education Specialist degree, you can pursue many job opportunities and are ready to challenge yourself with executive leadership assignments. You are also empowered to increase teaching effectiveness, foster student success, and improve educational equity and quality in the educational system.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Potential career paths include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>K-12 School Principal&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postsecondary Education Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Superintendent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K-12 Teacher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-4\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#00c0b7\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-345b3c0d836c22073f593182e620901f\"><strong>Each State Department of Education makes the final determination on a candidate\u2019s eligibility for license and endorsement. State educational requirements for licensure are subject to change, and the University of Michigan-Flint cannot guarantee that all such requirements will be satisfied through completion of the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program. <\/strong><br><strong>Refer to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/education-specialist-eds\/eds-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EdS Statement<\/a><strong> for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Applicants to the Education Specialist degree program should meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of an MA or MS degree in an education-related field from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\">regionally accredited institution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum overall graduate school grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 6.0 on a 9.0 scale, or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least three years of work experience in a P-16 educational institution or in an education-related position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">To be considered for admission, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to<\/mark> <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) from colleges and universities that issued your bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An essay (no more than two pages) describing why you are interested in this program. What makes you curious about education that leads you to pursue an education leadership degree?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or Curriculum Vitae (CV) identifying training, experience, and professional accomplishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">letters of recommendation<\/a>, one of which is from a professor in a class taken at the graduate level, addressing your potential for success in the program and one from a colleague who can speak to your leadership experience and skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing sample &#8211; Please provide a single writing sample that demonstrates the following criteria:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shows your ability to construct an academic argument about a topic using appropriate citations. This should not be an opinion piece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses and references the works of others to develop and support the argument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to use APA Style 7th Edition correctly and consistently where appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflects strong writing skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An academic argument begins with a problem and uses credible evidence from reliable sources (i.e., academic journals) with multiple perspectives to construct a logical stance ending with reasonable solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<br><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">*Alumni of a UM-Flint graduate program or a Rackham graduate program (any campus) may substitute the<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1S47gB5dt0yRwK3W8IUW7CdYj_7x6gosGJf9RcBFtXDY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Change of Program or Dual Degree Application<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">which requires no application fee.<\/mark><br><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Admission to the EdS program does not guarantee subsequent admission to the UM-Flint Doctor of Education program.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EdS program only admits for the fall semester. Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. Program faculty review applications twice annually after each of the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>February 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 1 (final deadline; applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis after August 1 deadline)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Advising Services for Education Specialist Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need more guidance on your journey of pursuing an Education Specialist degree? At UM-Flint, we are proud to have many dedicated advisors to help you with your application, career exploration, and designing a plan of study. For academic advising, please reach out to Jim Owen at <a href=\"mailto:jamesowe@umich.edu\">jamesowe@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Advance Your Career in Education with an EdS Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">Apply to UM-Flint\u2019s Education Specialist degree program today to cultivate your expertise in educational leadership. 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