Online Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Certification

An online education specialist certificate can help you develop your career. A quality Ed.S. program will give you the knowledge and skills needed to pursue positions of leadership in your school or throughout your district, especially in areas of school administration and supervision or school counseling. 

As a certified teacher, earning an education specialist certificate will open up a number of career opportunities for you, not just for today, but for years to come. Plus, the skills and insights you’ll learn will have an impact on your day-to-day jobs. By earning your Ed.S., you are investing in your own future. 

Depending on the track you take for your online Ed.S., career options can vary. For example, by selecting the school counseling track, you will be better prepared for a career as a school counselor, while other tracks can lead you to administrative opportunities such as a school principalship. You may even choose to branch into district-wide leadership positions, like serving as an instructional coordinator overseeing curriculum and teaching standards across schools. You’ll be met with a number of possibilities! 

Depending on which track you choose, classes will cover everything from counseling and psychological assessments, to school law and educational administration, to community relations and diversity in a multicultural society. Through a variety of courses, you’ll gain the skills you need to pursue the educational career of your dreams! 

If you’re looking for a program that can help you accomplish your career goals, give your salary a boost, and inspire change in others with your passion for education, then an education specialist certification program from University of the Cumberlands is definitely worth your efforts! 

You will be working with staff in the School of Education to make sure you are on track. UC offers a variety of programs in education so certain requirements do not apply to everyone. It is important to review your specific Plan Program/Curriculum Contract to know what is required of you.

The School of Education has provided a list of items you are required to have turned in by the time you complete your program. The list can be seen on your MyUC account located under the “Student Tab”. The list appears in red and will show the item(s) that are past due. Please do not be alarmed when you see this, it is a computer glitch and you need not worry. We are simply letting you know what is still needed from you at this point, as well as, what will be required of you to complete the program. It is our hope that you will have a smooth transition when you exit your program.

Yes! University of the Cumberlands' School of Education is accredited through Kentucky's Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and has national accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial-licensure level and advanced-level. UC’s School of Education has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.

For more information:

KDE/EPSB – State Accreditation
University of the Cumberlands' School of Education is further accredited through Kentucky's Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB), 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601. (502) 564-4606. Fax: (502) 564-7080.

CAEP – National Accreditation
The School of Education at University of the Cumberlands (UC) is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at the initial-licensure level and advanced-level.  CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.  UC’s School of Education has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.
 
CAEP Address: 1140 19th St NW #400, Washington, DC 20036
CAEP Phone Number: (202) 223-0077