Program Overview
Arkansas State University offers an accessible online Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. If you are already a teacher or administrator and possess a Master's degree, this post-graduate program will prepare you for a campus or district curriculum leadership role.
$11,412
Total Tuition
As few as 24 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
$11,412
Total Tuition
As few as 24 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
Arkansas State University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly known as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: 202-223-0077.
As a Curriculum Director, you will be responsible for school or district instructional materials including the evaluation and development of educational programs, textbooks, classroom technology, and teacher professional development. Upon the completion of this program, you will be able to monitor how effectively curriculum meets students' educational needs.
The coursework for the Specialist's program consists of analysis of comprehensive studies, research and data, administrative logistics, curriculum design, innovations and theories, ethics and professional behavior and legislative aspects of the school system from the perspective of a Curriculum Directorship role.
The program includes an internship requirement that can be completed while you continue working as an educator or school administrator. In addition, some of the coursework you complete as part of this post-master's degree program can apply to an Arkansas State University doctoral degree in education, allowing you to earn that degree in less time.
As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.
This program requires Live Text.
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Tuition
Our Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Director online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total | U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total |
| $277.00 | $40.00 | $317.00 | $831.00 | $120.00 | $951.00 |
Calendar
Our Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Director online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 7wk | 10/19/2020 | 12/11/2020 | 10/05/2020 | 10/09/2020 | 10/15/2020 | 10/16/2020 | 11/27/2020 |
| Spring 2021 | 7 wk | 01/12/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 12/14/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 01/07/2021 | 01/08/2021 | 02/12/2021 |
| 7 wk | 03/08/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 03/04/2021 | 03/05/2021 | 04/16/2021 | |
| Summer 2021 | 5 wk | 06/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | 05/17/2021 | 05/21/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 05/28/2021 | 06/18/2021 |
| 5 wk | 07/06/2021 | 08/06/2021 | 06/21/2021 | 06/25/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | 07/23/2021 | |
| Fall 2021 | 7wk | 08/24/2021 | 09/25/2021 | 08/09/2021 | 08/13/2021 | 08/19/2021 | 08/20/2021 | 09/25/2021 |
| 7 wk | 10/18/2021 | 11/27/2021 | 10/04/2021 | 10/08/2021 | 10/15/2021 | 10/15/2021 | 11/27/2021 |
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 7wk | 8/25/2020 | 10/9/2020 | 8/10/2020 | 8/14/2020 | 8/20/2020 | 8/21/2020 | 9/25/2020 |
| 7wk | 10/19/2020 | 12/11/2020 | 10/5/2020 | 10/9/2020 | 10/15/2020 | 10/16/2020 | 11/27/2020 | |
| Spring 2021 | 7 wk | 01/12/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 12/14/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 01/07/2021 | 01/08/2021 | 02/12/2021 |
| 7 wk | 03/08/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 03/04/2021 | 03/05/2021 | 04/16/2021 |
Admissions
Students who are interested in our Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Director online program must have a master’s degree from an accredited institution and one year of teaching experience. Review full admission requirements below. At this time, International students may not be accepted into any Educational Leadership program – only students with a valid US teaching license that are working in a US school district are eligible for this program.
- Complete online application and submit a nonrefundable $30 fee
- Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution.
- A valid teaching certificate
- One year of experience as a certified teacher in an educational institution. Please submit Teaching Experience Verification Form.
- Have at least a 3.25 GPA in a master's degree from an accredited institution and program.
- A written commitment from a practicing building-level administrator who will serve as a mentor during this program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the Mentor Form.
- Read and submit the Professional Dispositions Signature Document
- Unless otherwise noted, Arkansas State University has not confirmed if a program has met requirements for an out-of-state licensure and it is up to the Student to confirm if the program will meet the needs for licensure. Please refer to the Program Approval Map to determine which programs are eligible to be offered in States and to find relevant State Agency contact information. Eligibility to offer in a State does not guarantee the program will meet State licensure requirements.
Additional Information
As part of the student's portfolio, the following information is required to be completed prior to registering for the 3rd term (second semester):
- Video Essay
- Teacher/Leader Effectiveness Credentials
- Writing Sample
These additional documents are not required to render an admissions decision.
- Email a written Letter of Appeal and GRE or GMAT scores (may be unofficial) to academicpartnerships@astate.edu
Up to 9 graduate hours from A-State or other higher education institutions may be credited toward a program subject to department approval. No course can be older than six years by graduation time. The course must have been taken at the level of the program you are seeking. To request prior credit be evaluated, please complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: academicpartnerships@astate.edu
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Students pursuing this Ed.S. program must complete the following 12 courses (36 credit hours).
ELAD 6033: Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an in-depth study of and an exploration into the administrative processes of special education.
ELAD 7053: Planning and Resource Allocation
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses planning and resource allocation in public schools. Special attention is given to the site-based management responsibilities of the principal.
ELAD 7173: School Law
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on constitutional and statutory provisions and court decisions regarding the legal aspects of education.
ELCI 7533: Theories of Instruction
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A review of learning theories followed by an intensive study of various models of teaching available to the classroom teacher with emphasis upon mastery of selected models.
ELAD 7203: Ethical Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Presents an overview of educational administration for practitioners within the context of ethical and professional behavior.
ELAD 7003: School and Community Relations
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on concepts, programs, and procedures for establishing and maintaining positive relations between the school, its constituents, and related agencies.
ELCI 7063: Curriculum Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on perspectives, skills, and processes necessary for managing curriculum and formalizing the curriculum decision-making process.
ELCI 7083: Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Combines attributes of supervising teaching with the formal aspects of teacher evaluation via emphasis on adult development, clinical supervision, and evaluation processes and models extant in public schools.
ELCI 6323: Elementary School Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern elementary school.
ELCI 6423: Middle School Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern middle school.
ELCI 6523: Secondary School Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern secondary school.
ELCI 6493: Curriculum Internship
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on authentic problems and clinical activities that require candidates to demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership. The internship must be completed during the semester in which a candidate completes the degree. Must be the last class taken and taken by itself.
Applicants seeking an Arkansas teaching license by reciprocity who hold a valid license from another state in Childhood (P-4), Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary Social Studies (7-12) must meet an Arkansas History requirement by documentation of the successful completion of three (3) college credit hours in Arkansas History at an accredited college or university OR a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas History through Arkansas IDEAS. Applicants holding a valid license in areas other than the four mentioned above do not have to meet the Arkansas History requirement. HIST 3083 History of Arkansas (offered in summer terms only) meets the Arkansas history requirement.
HIST 6333: Seminar in Arkansas Studies
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Intensive research seminar covering various aspects of Arkansas history.
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