Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – Character Education

Upon completion of this Ed.S. concentration, the graduate will be able to:

• Develop character education curriculum and proven methods of instruction from a Christian perspective.
• Apply strategic planning and program evaluation techniques that support character development.
• Manage complex character education matters while supporting a safe and secure learning environment.

Career Opportunities

• Curriculum Developer
• Teacher/Professor
• Higher Education Administrator
• Character Education Consultant

• Adult Education
• Advanced Educational Leadership
• Character Education
• Christian Education Leadership
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Technology & Online Learning
• Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
• Higher Education
• Higher Education Leadership & Management
• K-12 School Leadership
• Special Education

2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Application Process – Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Step 1: Application & Application Fee
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.

Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

Fee Waiver: Attend a graduate School of Education on-campus or online information session to learn how to streamline your application process, discover financial aid resources and waive your $50 application fee.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcripts from U.S.-based schools, which indicate successful completion of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, in order to review your application for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SOE Specialist Application Pieces.

Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.

International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institutions, which indicate successful completion of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. We will notify you if your previous institutions will not release transcripts directly to us.

Step 3: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
Please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete, but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. The admissions questionnaire can be found here. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an admissions counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.

Step 4: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.

Step 5: Admissions Interview
If an interview is necessary, the admissions office will contact you to schedule an appointment. The interview can be conducted on campus or over the phone and typically takes about an hour.

Important Information
Background Check: Students in endorsement programs are required to complete a background check because the program includes direct contact with students in field experiences. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Certified Background/Castle Branch (CB), a private vendor that conducts background checks for many universities and educational institutions. After you are admitted into the program, you will be provided instructions to set up an online profile with Certified Background and request your background check. Learn more.

• 2019-20 Tuition Rates
• 2020-21 Tuition Rates

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.

Faculty

Dr. Stiff-Williams is the concentration chair for Character Education and is committed to your success.

Dr. Helen R. Stiff-Williams, a professor in the School of Education at Regent University, teaches in and provides coordination for the Character Education concentration area in the Ed.D. program. Her areas of expertise include: Character Education, standards-based education, school improvement for low-achieving students and low-performing schools, and K-12 educational policy.

Stiff-Williams is engaged in research and writing projects on effective urban schools, closing achievement gaps, and her biggest project involving the examination of the impact of character education on student performance.

Stiff-Williams served as chairman of the Department of Education at Hampton University; a division chief in the Virginia Department of Education; an assistant superintendent for instruction; and school leader at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Virginia.

Stiff-Williams’ professional activities involve presenting annually at the ASCD Conference, the National Youth At-Risk Conference, the Character Education Partnership Forum, the Alternatives for Expulsion and Dropping Out Conference, and the National Staff Development Council Conference. She also presents at the ATE, AACTE, and the AERA Conferences to support developments in higher education. As a national consultant, she delivers professional development training on “Putting Character Education into Schools to Improve Student Performance.”

• Ed.D. – Educational Psychology
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – Christian Education Leadership
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership – Educational Psychology
• Ph.D. in Education – Character Education