EdS in Educational Leadership (Curriculum & Instruction)

Get To Know Our Online Ed.s. In Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction Program.

The Education Specialist in Educational Leadership degree (Curriculum & Instruction track) from Mississippi College is designed for educators who want to enhance their teaching skills and prepare for instructional leadership roles in their school or school districts.

This 100% online program focuses on the professional leadership development of aspiring leaders and is taught by terminally degreed faculty who are practitioners first.

Discover why Mississippi College is a great choice for your education degree!

In this accelerated online Ed.S. program, which integrates a Christian worldview into the curriculum, you will develop an understanding of best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design and strategies, effective teaching, program evaluation, student assessment, and teacher professional development. You will also engage in projects and assignments that emphasize the critical-thinking skills needed to shape schools and school systems to meet the diverse needs of all students.

This online curriculum and instruction program is designed to be accessible for working educators, offering multiple start dates, accelerated online coursework and affordable tuition. Prepare to lead effectively as a Teacher Leader, Curriculum Director, Instructional Coordinator, or Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in as few as 12 months.

Upon completion of this 41 credit-hour curriculum & instruction program, YOu will be able to:

Support learning for a diverse student population through the use of technology
Demonstrate knowledge of trends and issues in education to promote social change and make a positive impact in the school and the community
Evaluate, measure and assess effective instructional practices and curriculum development strategies
Utilize data-driven assessments to promote continuous improvement in learning and teaching

Know MC’s online dates and deadlines

The School of Education offers multiple start dates each year for the convenience of our Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction track online students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for their desired program start date.

Term	Start Date	App Deadline	Document Deadline	Registration Deadline	Tuition Deadline	Class End Date
Spring I	1/8/24	12/27/23	1/1/24	1/2/24	1/3/24	2/25/24
Spring II	3/4/24	2/21/24	2/26/24	2/27/24	2/28/24	4/21/24
Summer 1	5/6/24	4/24/24	4/29/24	4/30/24	5/1/24	6/23/24
Summer 2	6/24/24	6/12/24	6/17/24	6/18/24	6/19/24	8/11/24
Fall I	8/19/24	8/7/24	8/12/24	8/13/24	8/14/24	10/6/24
Fall II	10/14/24	10/2/24	10/7/24	10/8/24	10/9/24	12/1/24

Discover what you need to know before applying

The School of Education admission process has specific requirements that students must meet to enroll in the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction track online program. Find out the requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – C&I track Online Requirements

Must possess a master's level permanent teaching license. The master's degree and license must be in an area of professional education. A photocopy of the valid license is required.
Must meet all general requirements for admission to the graduate school at Mississippi College
No GRE required
Must have a 3.25 GPA on all prior graduate work
Must submit School District Verification Form
Must supply three letters of recommendation from school administrators familiar with applicant's character, scholarship and potential for successful completion of the program. Please have your recommender complete the recommendation form and send to gps@mc.edu.
Must have a minimum of three years of teaching experience on the permanent license (applicant can apply if he/she will have three complete years by start of program). Submit work experience verification form showing your 3 years of teaching experience found here.
Send all official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities to the MC Grad Admissions office.

Transcripts should be sent to:
Mississippi College
Graduate Admissions Office
MC Box 4067
Clinton, MS 39058

Photocopies of your educator's license can be faxed to 601-925-7368 or emailed to GPS@mc.edu.

To be prepared while enrolled in first course:

Prepare a portfolio showing writing sample, letter of communication and examples of leadership experience (in or out of state)
Entrance interview with program advisor (can be done via Skype/Zoom)

To be maintained during program:

After 12 hours, must have and maintain a 3.25 GPA in program until completion
As an exit requirement, must defend research-based project completed during the Ed.S. Program

See the topics you will study in our online educational specialist curriculum

To complete the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction track online program, students must complete 16 semester hours of core courses, 17 semester hours of anchor courses and 8 semester hours of C&I courses for a total of 41 credit hours.

EDU 7499: Intro to Ed Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

The introductory course serves to orient students about the graduate expectations at Miss College, the EDS guidelines in Teacher Education and Leadership (TEL), the usage of the Statistical Software Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), licensure and SLLA mandates, action research expectations and topic selection, practicum-internship guidelines, TK20-Watermark purchase and orientation on the usage for online portfolio development and data collection, and the TEL's graduation policies.

EDU 7500: Directed Research Project Continuation for Advanced Educational Research Applications
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 1

The continuation in advanced educational research is the application of the students' theoretical plans made in EDU 7501. Further, the introduction chapter, which supports the approved topic, and the literature review, which is written from peer-reviewed empirical research, are reviewed. Thereafter, the methodology is built around approved research questions and directed hypothesis testing. The expectation is for students to implement their research plans, complete the data collection, complete the data analysis using SPSS, and make conclusions based on their research findings. A final grade is issued in EDU 7500, after all expectations for the course have been successfully completed. A letter grade is issued in EDU 7501, after EDU 7500 has been successfully completed.

EDU 7545: Statistical Methods & Testing
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

Statistics Methods will be investigated with a basic review of statistical measures, variable relations, inferences about variables, multiple comparisons of data, and trend analyses. Additionally, there will be a focus on case study analyses and synthesis activities for the further development of skills in statistical problem solving using SPSS (Statistical Software Package for the Social Sciences).

EDU 6505: Engaged Learning
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

Engaged Learning will provide an emphasis on creating learning opportunities that address the brain’s need for meaning, patterns and connections. While addressing appropriate levels of learning, age-appropriate teaching strategies and the science of learning, teachers will focus on creating a classroom climate conducive to learning for all students. Topics will also include concepts of teaching, learner characteristics, learning environment designs and effective teaching. Research in cognition, learning and teaching will form the foundation for the course.

EDU 6520: Basics of Effective Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

A study of the knowledge, skills and values that are necessary to identify organizational constructs, develop a vision and purpose with others for the organization, and exercise leadership processes to achieve the common goals for the organization.

EDU 6521: School and Community Effectiveness
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

A study of the elements and concepts of administering fiscal, physical and human resources within an organization. The importance of effective communication with the various cultures in the community to build school structures is emphasized.

EDU 7501: Advanced Research Applications
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

Advanced study of research designs and development of research projects at the school-district level to develop skills related to writing research reports, project proposals, self-studies and grant writing. In subsequent semesters, students will enroll in EDU 7500 until the research project is complete. Until completion, a letter grade of (PR) will be given for EDU 7501.

Students will only take EDU 7499 during first 7-week term. Students will only take EDU 7500 during final 7-week term or until Advanced Action Research paper is completed. A "Credit"/"No Credit" grade can be earned in EDU 7499 and EDU 7500 and they must be successfully completed prior to receiving clearance to graduate.

EDU 7541: Legal Structures & Legal Issues
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

A study of the interrelationships among federal, judicial, state and local governing structures that affect the decision and judgment parameters of operating a school district and the impact of emerging legal issues on future educational policies.

EDU 75254: Legal Structures and Legal Issues Practicum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 1

The practicum courses are designed to provide field-based experiences for Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) students. Specific field experiences will be assigned for each of the required courses in the Ed.S. Program.

EDU 7531: Seminar in Current Educational Leadership Dilemmas
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

An exploration of current educational problems affecting the development of future educational-policy formation and educational-management decisions at the school and district levels.

EDU 7561: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to prepare instructional leaders who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to effective professional practice in data-driven decision-making. The goal of the course is to develop competencies in the area of using a wide variety of data to make effective decisions at the building and district levels.

EDU 75258: Data Driven Decision Making Practicum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 1

EDU 7530: Personnel Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

An in-depth study of personnel management areas that include the policies, organizational structures, recruitment, selection, compensation, development, evaluation, reward structures and termination issues of an effective personnel organization.

EDU 7540: Basics of School Finance
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3

An in-depth study of the historical significance of funding sources, distribution formulas and accounting for expenditures to include application of sound principles of fiscal management at the school, district and state levels.

Tuition Information

Total Tuition

$15,621
Duration

12 Months
Credit Hours

41 hours
Tuition Per Credit Hour

$381
Per Course

$1,143

Find out how and when to pay your tuition

Mississippi College prides itself on offering a quality private school education at public university prices. Our pay-by-the course tuition for the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction track online degree program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind.

* Tuition rates may change at any time.

Program Accreditation

The Mississippi College Teacher Education and Leadership Department was granted full accreditation of all educator licensure programs at both the initial and advanced levels in April 2021 from the CAEP Accreditation Council.

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