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Apr 19, 2026
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Graduate Record 2025-2026
Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S.
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Return to: School of Education and Human Development: Degree Programs
The Education Specialist degree prepares students to become teacher leaders, curriculum specialists, and/or instructional coaches in K-12 schools and districts. This degree can also prepare individuals for leadership roles and work at community colleges, museums, foundations, and other for- and non-profit organizations. The program is personalized and flexible. Advisors meet with students to design a program of study that complements students’ professional goals.
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Program Requirements
The Ed.S. program is a planned 30-credit (minimum) post-master’s degree in which candidates are expected to attain an understanding of major issues in professional education and the ability to integrate and apply what they have learned in an educational context. Coursework selections are based upon a student’s prior experiences and desired educational outcomes. Students are required to take seven courses in curriculum and instruction. Four of these courses are required. Three additional courses must be selected from the pillars: Curriculum, Assessment, and Diversity. Students will also choose courses of interest to serve as electives. Required Courses: 21 credits
Advisors assist students in selecting courses within the required areas. Students are required to take the following courses: Curriculum Course (select 1):
Assessment Course (select 1):
Instruction Course (required)
Diversity Course (select 1)
Leadership Courses (required)
Elective Courses: 9 credits
Students are required to take three electives to fulfill the required 30 credit hours for this degree. The elective courses can be selected from the following areas based on the student’s interests and professional goals: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Innovation, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, Instructional Technology, Literacy, and Social and Emotional Learning. An advisor will work with you to provide guidance when selecting electives. Culminating Experience: 3 credits
Ed.S. students will complete a final culminating professional development project within the required culminating course: Transfer Credits
A maximum of 6 credit hours can be transferred into the program. Only graduate-level courses that meet a number of conditions (e.g., the course is equivalent in rigor and focus to a course offered in the program of study, the student earned a grade of B- or higher, and the course was successfully completed less than 5 years from the date of admission to the program) are eligible for transfer. Public Professional Licensure Disclosure
As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)). Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402). |
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