<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Education Specialist program in Organizational Leadership offered online at National University explores leadership theories, philosophies and applications. The program offers a critical analysis of ethical principles and moral dilemmas associated with leadership, while examining the nature of conflict and methods of conflict intervention and resolution. You'll also have the opportunity to study leadership for nonprofit organizations, coaching principles and theories, and concepts for building organizational capacity and effectiveness. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>As an applicant to the Education Specialist program in Organizational Leadership, you should have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution. You may also have experience as a supervisor or manager. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Education Specialist program in Organizational Leadership requires 33 credits. In order to earn this degree, you must complete 18 specialization credits, six foundation credits, six methods credits and three capstone credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for an Educational Specialist in Organizational 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>OL 7100</td><td> Conflict Resolution and Mediation</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 7101</td><td>Building Organizational Capacity</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 7102</td><td>Leadership Ethics to Attain Organizational Excellence</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 7103</td><td>Theory and Practice of Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 7104</td><td>Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>OL 7105</td><td>Leadership in Organizational 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 Organizational Leadership can help you prepare for leadership roles in education, business, government or nonprofit organizations. Depending on your professional background and goals, as a graduate you could pursue positions such as: </p> <ul><li>Principal </li><li>Superintendent </li><li>Human Resources Director </li><li>Corporate Trainer </li><li>Director, Nonprofit Organization</li></ul>