Teaching and Learning, Ed.S.

The Teaching and Learning Educational Specialist Program is intended to support those who want to learn more about educational research and research in teaching and learning cognate areas by integrating methods, data, technology, and practices from a variety of fields of study.  This program offers students a range of scholarly focus areas including — Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Equity Oriented Education, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Social Foundations, Literacy, Professional Development, Instructional Coaching, and Pre-Service & New Teacher Education. Working alongside their advisor, students design a program of study and research uniquely suited to their areas of interest. The Teaching and Learning Ed.S. program prepares critically reflective professionals who are dedicated to supporting all students and provides initial theoretical and practical training for a wide variety of leadership positions in colleges and universities, policy, industry, and school districts.

Admission to the Program

The Teaching and Learning EdS program admits students for a fall entrance term. Only complete applications are considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

• January 15, early decision deadline
• April 15, traditional deadline

Application Requirements

To be considered for the program, applicants must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a minimum of two years teaching experience or the equivalent
  • Three years of experience is recommended
• Submit an online Graduate School application which requires:
  • Unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required if you are accepted into the program)
  • A current resume
  • Two recommendation forms
    • Recommendation forms are emailed directly to recommenders via the online application process
  • A letter of intent
    • The letter should communicate the applicant’s purpose for seeking the specialist degree, professional goals, and potential areas for research
    • The letter should be a maximum of two single-spaced pages in length
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students
• Participate in a video submission in response to provided questions

Teaching and Learning EdS (32 credit hour minimum) 

Required courses:

Core Courses (15 credit hours)
ED 9320 – Pedagogy and Practice
ED 9340 – Conducting Literature Reviews and Examining Frameworks in Educational Research
ED 9540 – Curriculum Theory
ED 9700 – Equity and Identity in Education
ED 9330 – Professional Development and Adult Learning 

Seminar (1 credit hour)
ED 9030 – Doctoral Seminar I 

Research Courses (7 credit hours)
EDF 9270 – Quantitative Research Designs and Statistics for Educational Contexts
EDF 9271 – Quantitative Research Designs and Statistics for Educational Contexts Lab
EDF 9790 – Qualitative Research in Education 

Self-Designed Cognate (6 credit hour minimum)
Courses will be selected with the committee to design a program of study to meet the individual needs and goals of the student.

Capstone (3 credit hours)
ED 9990 – Project Development and Implementation

Plan of Study:

Fall Year One
ED 9700 – Equity & Identity in Education
​​EDF 9270 – Quantitative Research Designs and Statistics for Educational Contexts
EDF 9271 – Quantitative Research Designs and Statistics for Educational Contexts Lab
EDF 9790 – Qualitative Research in Education
ED 9030 – Doctoral Seminar I

Spring Year One
ED 9540 – Curriculum Theory
ED 9320 – Pedagogy & Practice
ED 9340 – Research Frameworks & Literature Reviews 

Fall Year Two
ED 9330 – Professional Development & Adult Learning
Cognate
Cognate 

Spring Year Two
ED 9990 – Capstone Experience

Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid
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Embedded within a R1 public university and designed for working professionals and full-time students alike, the Clemson EdS. in Teaching and Learning program is offered through a Hyflex option and can be completed through traditional face-to-face instruction or synchronous online instruction.

Our in-person option offers courses via our main Clemson campus. Classes may be offered Monday through Thursday evenings, beginning no earlier than 4:30 p.m. EST.

Our synchronous online option provides students the chance to join our in-person courses virtually. Through the synchronous online option, students have the opportunity to develop relationships with peers and faculty and pursue the degree while maintaining their current employment and living situation.

Review our College of Education Graduate Calendar to view upcoming events and information sessions.

For more information regarding the program or questions associated with applying to the program, please contact Julie Jones at jgambre@clemson.edu.