Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership and Administration
California Baptist University
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Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
“We believe education is a calling and we exist to equip, empower and encourage leader-educators to impact our communities, country and world.” Robin Duncan, Ed.D. Dean, Metcalf School of Education
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Program Distinctives
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Elevate Your Career
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The Ed.S. degree is unique to the field of education, acting as a pathway to a doctorate. This program will act as a meaningful stepping-stone for school leaders as they look to elevate their careers and education.
The program will act as a stepping-stone for administrators who have completed or are completing their administrative induction program as they look to elevate their careers and education.
Flexible for the Working Professional
Designed for working professionals, all courses are provided in an asynchronous online format. Graduates will be prepared to lead and transform their schools for optimal growth.
Credit for Student Experience
The CBU program offers credit for the student’s experience in their CTC Clear administrative services credential program.
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Program details at a glance.
Program Length
Program Cost*
Program Start Term
36 units
$14,075**
1 year (full time) after completion of clear administrative induction program
$365 per semester general fee
Fall (September) Spring (January) Summer (May)
(part-time option available)
$650 per unit
Class Format
Accreditation
Asynchronous online
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
What does Asynchronous mean? CBU’s asynchronous class format means our online programs provide the maximum amount of flexibility for a minimum amount of interruption to your busy schedule. Additionally, the 8-week format means you can complete your degree twice as fast as a traditional semester schedule.
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change. **Estimate includes 20% induction program tuition discount and 12 units of transferred coursework.
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Led by biblical truth, the Metcalf School of Education’s mission is to prepare globally minded educational leaders of high moral character who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive, lifelong learners.
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Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
Our Mission The Metcalf School of Education’s mission is to prepare educational leaders of high moral character who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create inclusive, lifelong learners throughout the world. Our graduates serve as professionals in a wide variety of educational settings. We ground our candidates in teaching-learning theory and equip them with the practical skills needed to create positive, inclusive learning environments that honors each person’s created purpose. We help our candidates reach all learners in a wide range of educational settings. Our goal is to teach our candidates how to create self-sufficient, lifelong learners who master content, critically analyze what they learn, collaborate well with others, develop innovative solutions, become leaders in biblical justice and communicate effectively
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Our Values The Metcalf School of Education exists to equip educators to create lifelong learners in schools, workplaces and nonprofit organizations.
Guiding our efforts in that mission are the four foundational values of our university:
Academically Prepared
Biblically Rooted
Globally Minded
Equipped to Serve
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Faculty Spotlight Greg Bowden, Ed. D.
Director, Organizational Change and Administration Program (Online)
I have always been interested in leadership and how some people seem better at it than others. In my years of teaching, I have worked at each level in K-12 education and post-secondary education, and I have always relished my work with students and enjoyed the transfer of knowledge in teaching. However, my passion is supporting teachers to be effective in the classroom. When I decided to pursue a position in K-12 school administration, I was fortunate to enroll in the first Leadership Studies program in the country and study with a leading author in the field, Dr. Joseph Rost, author of “Leadership for the 21st Century.” The program completely changed my concept of effective interdisciplinary leadership and shaped who I was as a leader during the 18 years I served as an administrator in public schools. Effective teaching requires so many skills, and leading teachers requires even more. Throughout my career, I have been interested in the pedagogy of teaching and learning. As my career progressed and I transitioned to higher education, I focused on learning andragogy principles. I found that one key to successful online adult learning strategies is for students to use the process of metacognition. Indeed, addressing how this connects to the teaching and learning of effective leadership among adults is another theme. The need for engaged followership and knowing how to support effective collaboration is commensurate with leadership. Finally, I am interested in the development of online doctoral students – and how university faculty and staff can best help them. All of these are outshoots of my work here at CBU.
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Degree Requirements GRS 515 Induction and Reflective Coaching and Administrative Leadership I
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GRS 516 Induction and Reflecting Coaching and Administrative Leadership II
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ORG 710 New Era Organizations
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ORG 715 Organizational Change, Ethics, and Human Behavior
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ORG 720 Organizational Communication
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ORG 725 Human Resource Management
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ORG 730 Leveraging Culture and Diversity
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ORG 740 Strategy, Planning, and Change
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Total 36 Units
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Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
Admissions Requirements Application for admission with a $45 application fee Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting completion of a baccalaureate degree. 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA. Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice) - What are your educational goals? How will this program help meet those goals? - What makes you a good fit for CBU? - 500 word maximum Enrolled in or completed (within the last 4 years) a California Commission-approved administrator clear induction program.
Prerequisites Prerequisites: Master’s degree and enrolled in a California, CTC accredited, Clear administrator credential program
Application Deadlines Fall
Spring
Summer*
Priority
May 15
November 1
March 1
Standard
August 1
December 1
April 1 *Online only
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Send official college or university transcripts.
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Provide any supplemental documents required.
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