GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A new degree offered at Grand Valley State University centers on district leadership and offers expertise beyond the master's level for more responsible roles in education.
The Education Specialist Degree in Leadership, housed in the College of Education, builds on the master's programs and expands understanding and perspectives to prepare candidates to take K-12 district leadership positions, such as assistant superintendent, curriculum director or superintendent.
"This degree addresses the needs of building leaders interested in district positions who are not ready to pursue a doctorate," said John Shinsky, associate professor of education. "This program is designed to fill in the gap in our existing curriculum for those interested in advancement and a route to district leadership roles."
The GVSU specialist degree consists of 30 credits composed of 10 three-credit courses. The program targets seven areas including educational leadership, instructional and curriculum leadership, educational management, organizational and community relations, professionalism in leadership, leadership practices, and educational leadership in a complex state, national and world context.
For more information, contact John Shinsky at (616) 331-6682, or GVSU News and Information Services at (616) 331-2221.
