Blog Archive - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Interview Questions for Aspiring Principals (With Model Responses) Interview Questions for Aspiring Principals (With Model Responses)

As you’re pursuing a principal career, you’ll need to prepare for interviews with school districts. At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, our Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Principal Licensure preparation program helps […]

Ed.S. Careers Beyond Principal and Superintendent Ed.S. Careers Beyond Principal and Superintendent

An Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is a post-master’s degree designed for experienced educators who want to advance their careers. Many people believe these degrees are designed only for those looking […]

Education Specialist Degrees for Teacher Leaders: Capstone Ideas Education Specialist Degrees for Teacher Leaders: Capstone Ideas

The capstone project is the high point of an education specialist (Ed.S.) program. This project is designed to demonstrate your competency and ability to apply research effectively to implement real-world […]

How an Ed.S. Prepares You for Special Education Director Jobs How an Ed.S. Prepares You for Special Education Director Jobs

Do you aspire to become a director of special education? Pursue your career goals with the education specialist (Ed.S.) program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Our Ed.S. and Director […]

Ed.S. vs. Administrative Licensure Programs: What’s the Difference? Ed.S. vs. Administrative Licensure Programs: What’s the Difference?

If you’re exploring advanced credentials in education, you will notice options. Should you pursue an educational specialist degree or administrative licensure? While both pathways are designed to prepare educators for […]

From Teacher to Director of SPED: Do You Need an Ed.S.? From Teacher to Director of SPED: Do You Need an Ed.S.?

Earning an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree creates more advancement opportunities, especially for those seeking Special Education (SPED) Director positions. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers a fully online Educational Specialist […]

Negotiations and HR Core Skills for the Modern Superintendent Negotiations and HR Core Skills for the Modern Superintendent

For many educators, becoming an administrator or school superintendent is a career goal. As a leadership position, however, a superintendent role requires more than teaching ability. It also requires negotiation […]

Can an Ed.S. Boost Teacher Leader Pay Without Administrative Licensure? Can an Ed.S. Boost Teacher Leader Pay Without Administrative Licensure?

Are you looking for ways to accelerate your teaching career? Consider earning an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Specialist degrees can provide access […]

How Can an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Prepare You for Grad School? How Can an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Prepare You for Grad School?

Choosing an accelerated bachelor’s degree program can feel like a smart way to save time and money, but you may wonder how it impacts graduate school. At Saint Mary’s University of […]

What Can You Accomplish with a 90-Credit Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree? What Can You Accomplish with a 90-Credit Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree?

Students exploring accelerated bachelor’s degrees often have important questions such as: Is the degree fully accredited? What can I accomplish with an accelerated degree? At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, […]