EdS in Curriculum and Instruction | Middle Grades

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Excel in Teaching with Our EdS in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education Degree

Our 100% online Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education degree can help give you the tool to advance your teaching career, pursue a Doctor of Education degree, develop innovative middle school curricula, and become a school administrator.

Throughout our EdS in middle school education degree program, you will study advanced learning theory, research practices, institutional assessment techniques, and curriculum theory – all based on leading research, biblical values, and educational best practices. Our education specialist degree in middle school curriculum and instruction can equip you to be a leader in your classroom and beyond.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Education Specialist – Middle Grades Education?

At Liberty University, we care about helping you succeed. So we’ve designed our EdS in Middle Grades Education degree to meet your needs as a student, a professional, and an individual. As a 100% online program with no set login times, our Education Specialist degree gives you the flexibility you need to complete your coursework without sacrificing your family or career.

Our online EdS in middle school education classes are taught by experienced education professionals, so you can rest assured that you are receiving a quality education that will teach you practical skills you can use in your classroom. Partner with us and let our flexible, academically excellent EdS degree help you reach your full potential.

What are the Benefits of Our Online Education Specialist Degree?

Completing an EdS degree shows employers that you have high-level learning theory, research, and curriculum development skills and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have the most advanced training.
You will conduct cutting-edge educational research throughout your time in our EdS degree program, which can equip you to publish works about middle grades education, as well as a doctoral capstone project or dissertation.
Completion of your EdS degree through Liberty University allows you to transfer in up to 27 credits to our Doctor of Education (EdD) degree to give you a jumpstart on your doctorate!

What Will You Study with Our Online EdS in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education Degree Program?

Our online EdS degree is designed to give you the foundation in advanced research, education theory, and curriculum development you need to become a better middle school teacher, administrator, or curriculum specialist. In our EdS in Middle Grades Curriculum and Instruction program, you can choose to focus on curriculum theory, practical teaching skills, or the role of emerging technology in the middle school classroom.

Potential Career Opportunities

College administrator
Curriculum specialist
Instructional supervisor
K-12 school administrator
Middle school teacher*

After completing our Education Specialist online degree program, you will have an advanced, post-master’s credential that will allow you to pursue administrative leadership roles, increase your teaching skills, and develop curricula. The skills and knowledge gained from our online EdS degree may lead to opportunities in private and public schools, third-party curriculum and learning tool development companies, or career advancement.

*Please note: This is a non-licensure program.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

EdS and EdD Full Time	$610/Credit
EdS and EdD Part Time	$675/Credit
Military EdS and EdD	$375/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Please note: Guidelines are subject to change in federal or state regulations for the licensure of school personnel.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for EdS and EdD courses
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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What is an EdS degree?

An Education Specialist degree (EdS) is a degree path for students wanting to enhance their teaching and educational leadership skills but are not ready to pursue a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. Working at the post-graduate level, students in Liberty University’s 100% online EdS degree will be immersed in advanced studies of learning theory and research, discover cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques, and develop highly effective curricula based on the education industry’s best practices.

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