Online Education Specialist: The Education Specialist, also referred to as Educational Specialist, Specialist in Education, or Ed.S., is a terminal academic degree in the U.S. that is designed for individuals who wish to develop additional skills or increase their knowledge beyond the master's degree level, but do not wish to pursue a degree at the doctoral level. The intention of this page is to familiarize you with the requirements and/or acceptable standards recognized by leading Universities and Institutions of Higher Learning.