Ed.S. in Curriculum & Instruction

Non-Licensure

The School of Education through Liberty University Online offers several programs at the post-graduate level. The Education Specialist program prepares candidates to be competent, effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Leaders in the field of education are seen as those who assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it be as a teacher, superintendent, principal, curriculum director, instructional supervisor, or university administrator.

This is a non-licensure program.

Requirements

• General Information
  • Degree Completion Plan
  • Course Guides
  • Capstone: EDUC 798
    • This course must be taken in the final semester. EDUC 798 is not transferable into the Ed.D. program.
  • 3.0 GPA

Framework and Dispositions

The mission of the School of Education at Liberty University is to develop competent professionals with a biblical worldview for Christian, public, and private schools. The faculty of the School of Education has delineated the dispositions that must be observable in each candidate of our programs at all levels:

• Displays a sense of social responsibility
• Demonstrates commitment/work ethic
• Demonstrates reflective practice
• Displays personal integrity
• Displays professionalism

Framework and Disposition Page

Transfer Credit

View the doctoral transfer policies.

Licensure Information

Candidates on a 2019-20 or previous Degree Completion Plan may pursue an optional licensure endorsement by following the requirements on the final page of the Degree Completion Plan. Requirements for licensure include additional courses, exams, and other state-approved requirements.