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The program adheres to a cohort model to encourage social and professional support, collaborative learning, improved academic achievement and greater completion rates, and is capped for small class sizes.
Bridge the divide between theory and practice while working closely with a network of leaders from across Idaho. This 5 semester Education Specialist degree is an innovative, cohort-based program. The program schedule is designed to be working-professional friendly and allows you to pursue an advanced degree while still continuing your full-time work.
Choose the attendance pattern that makes sense for you. You can select between a face-to-face cohort with class sessions being held one consecutive Friday and Saturday per month during the fall/spring semesters, and eight days in the summer months, OR a virtual pattern with remote/synchronous and asynchronous components.
Official Degree Name: Education Specialist in Executive Educational Leadership
Degree Type: Education Specialist
Type of Idaho Certification: Idaho Superintendent
The Executive Educational Leadership program will prepare candidates for Idaho Superintendent Certification and central office leadership positions. It is designed to meet the needs of mid-career K-12 professionals.This model provides our graduates with the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to make a powerful influence in education policy and practice.
The program adheres to a cohort model to encourage social and professional support, collaborative learning, improved academic achievement and greater completion rates, and is capped for small class sizes.
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The program is a flat-fee of $450 per credit ($2700 per semester).
The College of Education also offers a range of scholarship opportunities.