Graduate Studies
Education Specialist Degree [Ed.S.]
The purpose of this degree is to provide advanced professional study for teachers and leaders in Christian schools.
Objectives: Graduates of this program will be able to
- demonstrate mastery of their specialized field of study;
- apply a traditional Christian philosophy of education to their area of responsibility;
- demonstrate competence in both written and oral communication.
The course of study will be designed to meet the individual and particular needs of the student, taking into account academic preparation, experience, and school ministry.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the General Admission Requirements, applicants for the Education Specialist Degree [Ed.S.] must have earned at least 18 credits of English, history, or science on the undergraduate or graduate level according to the desired program. English credits should include content in both American and British literature. English education program also requires an entrance examination in English grammar. The science credits must include a general chemistry course and a physics course.
Requirements for the Ed.S.
The education specialist study consists of the mastery of a field of knowledge. A minimum of 36 credit hours beyond master’s degree or 66 credit hours beyond bachelor’s degree is required for the specialist degree. The general requirement is that the program should be unified in relation to a clear objective and that it be approved by the Graduate Committee of the PCC Graduate Studies Division. The course requirements for many advanced degrees vary from field to field and from student to student. A student’s course of study will be designed to meet his particular needs, taking into account his past academic preparation, experience, and local school ministry. Each student’s program will build upon his previous education. All work must be completed within 5 consecutive years. The 5 years begins with the first course taken in the Education Specialist program. For example, if the first course listed were taken Summer 2011, the student must complete all requirements by August 2016.
Residence Requirements
The education specialist student will complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of course work beyond master’s degree. This program of study may be completed in three years including summer courses and distance-learning courses.
Distance Learning
Up to one third of course requirements may be completed through PCC’s distance-learning program with the remainder completed on campus.
Plan of Study
During each summer in residence, the applicant may enroll for up to four 3-credit courses. The Education Specialist degree will be conferred only upon those of strong character, displaying qualities of leadership and evidencing a high degree of scholarship in their chosen fields.
Candidacy
See Candidacy.