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Earn New Skills in Education

Earning an education specialist degree from the University of West Alabama will give you valuable credentials to take your career in education to the next level. With many options to choose from, these programs will help you prepare for a career in your chosen area.

  • The University of West Alabama is ranked #42 in Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report1
  • The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • Earn valuable post-master’s credentials that will make you a competitive job candidate

Online EdS Programs

Our fully online EdS programs span a range of subjects to help prepare you for a fulfilling career in education. Upon graduation, you will have earned practical skills and boosted your credentials in your chosen field.

Education Specialist, Counseling

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Take a deeper look at topics and issues in school counseling while establishing a firm foundation in the field. You will study curriculum design, challenges in rural education, advanced educational research and more.

Education Specialist, Early Childhood Education, P-3

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Enhance your knowledge of early childhood theory, research, curriculum and pedagogy in preparation to become an early childhood leader. You will study best practices in language arts, current trends in childhood development, advanced educational research and more.

Education Specialist, Elementary Education, K-6

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Build your knowledge and competency in areas such as assessment, curriculum, leadership and research in elementary education while preparing for advanced opportunities across the field. Topics include curriculum design, leadership, educational research, learning theory, curriculum and instruction, educational assessment and more.

Education Specialist, Instructional Leadership

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Focus on the skills and knowledge needed to improve instructional programs, understand and react to complex educational issues, and provide strategic vision. You will study organizational leadership, problem-based experiences, mentoring strategies and more.

Education Specialist, Library Media

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Better support learners through teaching, expertise and leadership by deepening your knowledge and preparing for advanced roles in the field. You will study library automation, instructional design, methods for designing school library media centers and more.

Education Specialist, Physical Education

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Prepare for continued success inside or outside the classroom through a leadership-focused curriculum. You will study the role of physical education and wellness in society, curriculum and instruction in physical education, challenges in rural education and more.

Education Specialist, School Counseling

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Prepare to advance as a school counselor through coursework focused on leadership, advocacy and other important topics and issues in the field. You will study advanced elementary school counseling, adolescent counseling, substance abuse counseling, family counseling and more.

Education Specialist, Collaborative Special Education K-6

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Enhance your understanding of trends and issues in the education of students in kindergarten through sixth grade who have cognitive, behavioral, physical or multiple disabilities. You will study curriculum design, educational research, assistive technology, inclusive practices, advanced applied behavior analysis and more.

Education Specialist, Collaborative Special Education 6-12

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 33
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Take a deep look at trends and issues in the education of students in sixth through 12th grade who have cognitive, behavioral, physical or multiple disabilities. You will study positive counseling services for teachers and families, literature strategies, assistive technology and more.

Education Specialist, Teacher Leader

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Duration: 1-2 Years

Prepare to advance as an expert teacher with improved instructional practices and knowledge. You will study organizational leadership, educational assessment, mentoring strategies, school reform models and more.

Earn Marketable Skills

Through UWA’s online education specialist program curricula, you will study practical subjects such as school reform models in elementary schools, curriculum design, educational research and more. Our expert faculty will help you every step of the way to prepare you for a fulfilling career.

Make Your Next Career Move in Education

Schools always need professionals who have an in-depth understanding of the principles of education. With an online education specialist degree, you can earn practical credentials that will make you a competitive job candidate.

Top Jobs in Education

School Counselor $59,888 per year2

Elementary School Principal $94,957 per year3

About Us

UWA is located in the heart of Livingston on the western border of the state. As one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in Alabama, we’ve been helping students pursue their dreams and goals since 1835. Join more than 3,500 online learners and take advantage of our tradition of excellence with our flexible online programs.

Where Flexibility Meets Quality

UWA designs online classes to provide the flexibility to balance school and work commitments. The courses offer the same rigor found on campus, so you can engage in quality education to prepare for career success. As you take classes online, your success coach will offer guidance and assist with your questions.

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Sources

  1. U.S. New & World Report. “University of West Alabama Rankings.” Retrieved October 9, 2025, from https://usnews.com/.
  2. Payscale. “Average School Counselor Salary.” Retrieved October 9, 2025, from https://payscale.com/.
  3. Payscale. “Average Elementary School Principal Salary.” Retrieved October 9, 2025, from https://payscale.com/.