<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's online Education Specialist program in Instructional Leadership examines the structure of school systems and their impact on school programs, teaching strategies, assessment methods and organizational outreach. Emphasis is placed on fostering a culture of learning, professional learning communities and community leadership. Topics discussed include technology integration, curriculum supervision and management, organizational development and visionary leadership that promotes an organization's missions and goals. You can also learn about engaging with stakeholders, managing innovation and change, and complex decision-making that includes staff development and instructional supervision. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in the Education Specialist program in Instructional Leadership, you should have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution. You may also have experience as a professional educator. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete 33 credits to earn the Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership. This includes 18 specialization credits, six foundation credits, six methods credits and three capstone credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for an Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td> Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td> Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203:</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204<br /> <b>OR</b><br /> EDR 8205</td><td> Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement <br /> <br /> Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>IL 7000</td><td> The Culture of Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 7001</td><td>Leader as Advocate and Decision Maker</td></tr> <tr><td>IL 7002</td><td>Leader as Community Advocate</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7014</td><td> Practices in School Organization</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7016</td><td>Supervision and Leadership in Schools</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7035</td><td>Curriculum Supervision</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7030</td><td>Development of Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7036</td><td>Innovation for Change</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 7053</td><td> Education Specialist Capstone Project</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Education Specialist program in Instructional Leadership is intended to prepare you for leadership roles in private schools, public school districts and state educational boards. Examples of positions you may wish to pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Superintendent </li><li>Principal </li><li>Director of Academic Affairs</li></ul>