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An Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is a transitional degree for students wanting to enhance their teaching and educational leadership skills, but are not ready to pursue a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). While working at the post-graduate level, students in Liberty University’s 100% online Ed.S. degree will be immersed in advanced studies of learning theory and research, learn cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques, and develop highly-effective curriculum based on industry best practices. With an Education Specialist degree, you can go beyond teaching and course development to step into the role of an administrator, analyze and correct institutional-level education challenges, and become an expert in K-12 or higher education instruction.
Liberty University’s online Ed.S. degree is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the CAEP Accreditation System, ensuring that your degree will be respected as a highly advanced educational credential. The Ed.S. degree is offered 100% online; however, students intending to pursue the Doctor of Education can complete key courses in a residential intensive format, providing important hands-on experience with content that will be indispensable for their future dissertation research. Education Specialist degree program students not intending to pursue a doctoral degree will receive advanced training for leadership roles in grades K-12 or higher education, providing opportunities for advancement in their current institutions. Students in the online Ed.S. program will develop skills needed to become a more effective teacher, or to take on a new role as superintendent, principal, college instructor, or other academic positions requiring strong leadership and advanced educational expertise.
Our Education Specialist degree online is designed to give a core understanding of advanced research, theory, and assessment skills to enhance student’s previous graduate studies in education while providing an opportunity to specialize in more advanced roles. Education Specialist online degree program students will be able to choose educational leadership courses that will prepare them with leadership principles and ethics, as well as essential skills in public relations and conflict resolution. Ed.S. degree students choosing more advanced studies in curriculum development will be able to select specialties in degree level education as well as a general track more applicable to higher education.
Liberty's online Ed.S. Degree may be modified to fulfill initial teaching licensure requirements for Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary, and Special Education. Students already with initial licensure who pursue the Education Specialist degree online may also include requirements for advanced and add-on licensures. If you wish to obtain licensure, refer to the additional courses listed on the bottom of the degree completion plans linked below.
You may also be interested in the online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program.
By earning your Ed.S. degree from a non-profit university whose online programs ranked in the top five of more than 2,100 online colleges and universities for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, you will be set apart from others in your field.
Tuition for all undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs has not increased in three straight years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a non-profit university.
While completing the Ed.S. degree online, you will hone your instructional methods and learning theory so that you can manage crucial higher-order curriculum and instruction improvements needed in K-12 and higher education institutions.
Completing an Education Specialist degree shows employers that you have advanced educational leadership or curriculum development skills beyond that of the graduate level and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have the most advanced training.
Are you a service member, veteran, military spouse, or Department of Defense employee pursuing our Ed.S. degree? We are proud to support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
This program falls under the School of Education.
View the Post-Graduate Advising Guide for more information about individual degree track requirements.
Review the Ed.S. degree admission requirements.
A background check is required for all courses beyond EDUC 606 and EDUC 701.
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After completing Liberty University’s online Education Specialist degree, graduates will have an advanced, post-masters, NCATE-accredited credential that will allow them to pursue leadership roles in K-12 and higher education as well as advanced, higher-order development of curriculum. The skills and knowledge gained from the online Ed.S. degree may provide opportunities in private or public schools, third-party curriculum development or learning tool development companies, or provide increased pay opportunities.
Students pursuing the Education Specialist degree program must select a specialization. Explore more information about each specialization below.
Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction, 100% online program, is designed to provide you with the backbone of an excellent Education Specialist program with the flexibility and freedom to select a large number of electives. With no specific specialization, you can mix and match, creating a personalized degree program that fits your passion.
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Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary Education, 100% online program, will equip you to teach in a variety of special education, general education, and community classroom settings. You will explore research and instructional approaches for managing student behavior effectively with an emphasis on individualized, classroom, and school-wide behavior support.
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Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction - Middle Grades Education, 100% online program, will increase your ability to effectively assess teaching strategies through individualized and collaborative professional development opportunities. You will learn about curriculum development, usage, and evaluation. Additionally, you will analyze various school processes and teacher interactions with middle school students and families, giving special attention to preadolescent physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education, 100% online program, will help you examine research and instructional approaches for managing student behaviors effectively with an emphasis on individualized, classroom, and school-wide behavior support. This program addresses curriculum function, development, and evaluation as well as provides a detailed overview of technology usage in the classroom.
Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education, 100% online program, will equip you with tools and strategies for meeting the educational requirements of students who have special learning needs, come from differing socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, and have varying learning styles. You will explore research and instructional approaches for managing behaviors effectively with an emphasis on individualized, classroom, and school-wide behavior support.
Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Educational Leadership, 100% online program, is designed to equip you with the tools and skills to address educational technology and administration with the leadership skills required to succeed in the higher tiers of education. You will have the opportunity to select specific courses that speak to your passion in education while building on your leadership and management skills.
Liberty University’s online Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Higher Education Administration degree equips students with knowledge regarding student affairs, intercollegiate athletic administration, or general administration in college and university settings. This degree will also further expand options for students to pursue an advanced degree in higher education administration while providing a seamless transition into the Ph.D. Higher Education Administration program as it shares similar program learning outcomes.
This degree promotes an understanding of academic and professional foundation about post-secondary education fields. The Ed.S. will provide students who are in a variety of post-secondary career fields with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance in their career in the workplace.
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