
Online Ed.S. Education Degree Specialist in Curriculum Director
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. 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.
Prospective students seeking licensure must review their state licensure requirements prior to enrolling.
This program requires Live Text.
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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.
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Course for Those Seeking Arkansas Licensure
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 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.