Applied Learning, Leadership, and Innovation EdS

Major: Applied Learning, Leadership, and Innovation
Degree Awarded: Education Specialist (EdS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 48.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 13.0401
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9032

About the Program

The Education Specialist (EdS) in Applied Learning, Leadership, and Innovation (ALLI) is a comprehensive and advanced program that goes beyond the master’s level to prepare educators and practitioners for leadership roles in various educational settings. This program is designed to prepare emerging leaders with the advanced knowledge, skills, and innovative strategies to excel in their field.

Designed for working professionals, the EdS program can be completed in just two-years of part-time, flexible online study. Students enrolled in the EdS program will complete a series of core courses focused on key subjects including educational leadership, innovation, research, and evaluation. The program experience culminates with an applied Capstone project where students draw on the concepts and skills developed through the program.

The EdS program also has select graduate-level certificates embedded within the requirements. During the course of the program, students will complete either one (1) 18-credit certificate or two (2) 9-credit certificates to be selected from a pre-approved list of options. Certificates are included to allow students to delve deeper into select areas of specialization and to apply the concepts learned in the core courses of the program in different contexts.

ABD to EdS Pathway

This program also supports a pathway for students who have completed all coursework toward an education-focused doctoral degree program (at Drexel or another institution) but did not complete the dissertation (commonly referred to as “ABD”) who want to return and earn a valuable credential. ABD students may apply some of their previously completed coursework to the EdS ALLI program and pursue a shortened path to completion of the EdS. Potential transfer credits must be approved by the academic program and must have been completed within 5 years of applying to the EdS program at Drexel. ABD students who enroll at Drexel will complete a minimum of two (2) required core courses, one (1) 9-credit certificate selected from the available options, and the two-part Capstone project.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please visit the School of Education website.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a master's degree in a related field with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Applicants should also demonstrate 3+ years of professional work experience.

Specific documents required for application (e.g. transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation) will be listed on the Graduate Admissions website.

Degree Requirements

Certificate Options**

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Students must choose a 500+ level course in one of the following areas: CRTV, ELL, EDGI, EDCR, EHRD, EDLT, EDAM, EDPO, EDHE, EDEX, NURS, SCL, EDUC. Academic advisors will provide students with a list of available elective courses in the required term.

Select courses in EDAM, EDEX, NURS may require background checks, clearances, field placement components, or other licenses prior to enrollment. Please consult an academic advisor for details or to determine eligibility.

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Students pursuing the ABD to EdS pathway will only choose one 9-credit PBC to complete.

Students may not "double-dip" or apply a course toward more than one certificate.

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Students can use their Elective course to complete the fourth course toward this certificate.

Sample Plan of Study

EdS in Applied Learning, Leadership, and Innovation

ABD to EdS Completion Pathway *

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This pathway is available to students who have completed all coursework in a doctoral program at another institution but did not complete the dissertation ("ABD"). This pathway plan of study assumes 24.0 credit hours have been transferred in from the prior doctoral program.

Program Level Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:

• Exhibit self-awareness through reflection, responsiveness, and presence in the face of complexity.
• Employ perspective-taking, critical sense-making, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Embrace humility with the capacity to relate to others in a common quest for more equitable and just societies.
• Communicate and co-create with stakeholders through an inclusive mindset and intercultural competence.
• Display courage, optimism, creativity, and perseverance in ambiguous and uncertain times.