Online EdS in Secondary Education Degree Unlock Your Potential
Help Middle and High School Students Thrive with an Online Secondary Education Degree Program
Are you passionate about serving students in grades 6-12? Middle school and high school can be challenging, formative times for many adolescents. Students in these grade levels need support from effective school leaders who can help them learn, grow, and thrive as they prepare for the future.
If you want to help middle and high school students receive quality educational experiences, Liberty’s 100% online Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education can help. Our program can help you gain the tools to conduct cutting-edge research, develop curricula, and improve institutional instruction for middle and high school students.
This secondary education degree online is a great option if you want to gain additional skills and credentials but aren’t ready to pursue a doctorate. Maybe you want to strengthen your job performance and learn how to keep up with current trends in education – or perhaps you’re seeking new job opportunities, a promotion, or a higher salary. No matter what your goals are, we’re committed to helping you lead with excellence.
Partner with us and prepare to make a positive impact on the students in your classroom – and beyond.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education.
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Why Choose Liberty’s EdS in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Degree Online?
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We seek to provide you with high-quality programs that meet your professional needs. If you’re seeking a secondary education degree at a college that offers flexibility and credible programs, Liberty University can help.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can pursue your online secondary education degree with confidence knowing that our EdS program has met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements. And, because this program is offered 100% online, you can pursue your academic goals wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you.
Through the online EdS in Curriculum and Instruction, you will complete doctoral-level research in educational models, theory, and teaching techniques. With this knowledge, you can prepare to address real-world educational challenges as a teacher, administrator, or curriculum developer.
What Are the Benefits of Our Online Secondary Education Degree Program?
As far as colleges with secondary education programs go, we believe Liberty stands out. Our online middle and high school education degree is designed to provide you with exceptional benefits, such as the following:
- Completing an EdS degree can show employers that you possess high-level skills in theory, research, and curriculum development and are willing to go the extra mile beyond a master’s degree to ensure you have the most advanced training.
- By conducting educational research throughout your postgraduate middle and high school education degree, you can prepare to publish groundbreaking insights into modern education.
- You can transfer up to 27 credits from this online secondary education degree to our Doctor of Education (EdD) program – allowing you to get a head start on your doctorate!
What Will You Study with Our Online Middle and High School Education Degree Program?
Our online secondary education degree can help you promote student success at the secondary level. Whether you work in a Christian, private, or public school, our middle and high school education degree is designed to help you prepare your students for success – both in school and in life.
This secondary education program provides a mix of practical and theoretical training, so you can learn how to improve instruction in your classroom and beyond. Throughout your courses, you can explore topics like learning technologies, curriculum theory, educational leadership, and research in curriculum design and development.
Our secondary education specialization allows you to choose from a list of relevant education courses – giving you the flexibility to take classes that match your interests and career goals. For instance, you can learn how to effectively teach various subject areas, such as science, social studies, mathematics, or literacy. You can also explore the use of instructional design and technology in education and learn how to teach students with varying learning styles.
Additionally, this online secondary education degree covers the qualitative and quantitative methods that are used to conduct educational research. By completing a capstone course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a final research project as well as write and submit an article for publication. This can help you hone your professional writing skills and contribute to the base of knowledge in your field.
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Tuition & Aid
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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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- 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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