The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program prepares students for district-level administrative positions and an endorsement for Superintendent but requires less time and money than pursuing a doctoral degree in education (Ed.D.). Students entering the Ed.S. program must have completed a 36-credit hour MSE degree or 36-hour endorsement program in School Administration for Principal. The Ed.S. degree offers a chance to become more proficient in educational administration, while advancing your career and enhancing your credentials. The Education Specialist degree can also serve as a stepping stone toward getting your Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education, as some of the credits you earn in an online Ed.S. degree may be transferrable to your doctoral program.