Curriculum
and Instruction [EdS]
The
Educational Specialist (EdS) degree
in Curriculum and Instruction prepares
experienced teachers for leadership
positions in teaching, supervising,
curriculum design, and instructional
improvement at the elementary, secondary,
K–12, or higher education levels.
EdS students specializing in the
elementary and/or secondary levels
must
• Qualify for Seventh-day Adventist
and/or public-school certification
in the area(s) of specialty prior
to graduation
• Achieve a minimum of two
years satisfactory classroom experience
prior to receiving the EdS degree.
The curriculum for the EdS degree
consists of a minimum of 64 semester
credits beyond the baccalaureate degree
distributed as listed below.
Prerequisites Adequate graduate and/or
undergraduate semester credits in
professional education* to cover such
basic areas as educational philosophy,
educational psychology, instruction,
and evaluation. Department advisers
determine adequacy of preparation
for further study toward the EdS.
*If not taken at the undergraduate
level, classes may be taken for graduate
credit but course work does not necessarily
apply toward the graduate degree program.
EDUCATIONAL
SPECIALIST (EdS)
in Curriculum & Instruction
EdS
Core — (35-37) credits
I: Christian Philosopher
(3 cr)
3 cr. EDFN500 Philosophical Foundations
II: Learning Theorist (3 cr)
3 cr. EDPC514 Psychology of Learning
III: Servant Leader (2 cr)
2 cr. EDCI620 Systems Concepts and Change
IV: Effective Communicator
The development of this role is required
in departmental activities such as courses,
TLC Conferences, and the ACCIS Conferences.
V: Capable Researcher (6 cr)
3 cr. EDRM505 Res Meth in Educ. &
Psych.
3 cr. EDRM611 Appl Stat in Educ &
Psych. I
VI: Lifelong Learner (1 cr)
1 cr. EDCI725 Doctoral Orientation Seminar
VII: Subject Matter Expert
This role addresses the specific area
of knowledge in which the student has
a concentration. (Pre-requisite, specialization,
or cognate)
VIII: Program Designer (9 cr)
3 cr. EDCI547 Found of Curriculum Devel
3 cr. EDCI650 Curriculum Design
3 cr. EDCI686 Curriculum Past &
Present
IX: Reflective Instructor (4-6
cr.)
3 cr. EDCI565 Improving
Instruction
1-3 cr EDCI665 Adv Instructional Models
X: Skilled Assessor (7 cr.)
2 cr. EDCI545 Assess
& Eval of Learning
3 cr. EDCI636 Program
Evaluation
1-3 cr. EDCI696 Project Implementation
EdS Electives — (27-29)
credits
Electives are selected by advisement
to expand personal development within
targeted roles. Examples of specializations
and cognates for the EdS degree are
listed below with those for the doctoral
degrees.
TOTAL EdS degree credits –
64
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Contact
Information
Kieren Bailey
Program Manager
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0101
Phone: 269-471-6700
Phone: 1-800-471-6210 option 2
Fax: 269-471-6374
E-mail: ci@andrews.edu
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