Master of Education Administration and Supervision
Learn to Educate Others in Our Online Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) Degree
You believe in leadership excellence. So do we. That’s why at Liberty University, we can help you prepare to be an essential contributor to your school or district and the kind of leader who inspires others. School administrators face a wide variety of responsibilities. Learning key business skills like finance, leadership, and public relations can help you feel equipped to tackle any issue head-on. Whether you want to transition into an administrative role or are pursuing advanced training, Liberty’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Administration and Supervision program can help you develop knowledge of advanced theory and practical skills.
Through Liberty’s online advanced licensure Master of Education in Administration and Supervision program, you can gain a new level of expertise in community relations, school law, financial management, and administration. You can learn how to lead others through essential management theories that can be applied in a variety of school settings.
At Liberty University, we believe in our students – just like you. That’s why we work hard to develop reasonably priced and academically rigorous programs that produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. And it’s why our 100% online M.Ed. degrees are now specially priced at just $430 per credit hour for full-time students.
Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This demonstrates Liberty’s high standard of excellence in educator preparation as well as our dedication to continuous improvement.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
Please Note: A current initial teaching license and the accompanying 2 years of experience with that license is necessary before beginning this program. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. If you do not have an initial teaching license, please see the Master of Arts in Teaching program. You can research licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
What Will You Study in Our M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision Degree?
- Administrative skills in finance, community relations, and school law
- Behavior management in a school setting
- Communication strategies for implementing rules and regulations
- Educational leadership and supervision skills
- Foundational principles and applications of supervision
In Liberty’s M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision program, you will engage with a comprehensive curriculum designed to help prepare you to pursue leadership roles in PreK-12 and related educational settings. You’ll study administrative and financial management, school law, community relations, and the principles and practices of supervision and educational leadership. Coursework also explores behavior management, curriculum development, human growth and learning, instructional strategies, and research methods.
Potential Career Opportunities for M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision Graduates
- Assistant principal
- Curriculum instructor
- Dean of students or faculty
- District administrator
- Instructional coordinator
- Principal
Master’s in Education Degree Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online M.Ed. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we actually lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. At $430 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s M.Ed. online is now available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
Students enrolling in Educational Leadership programs after April 1, 2020, will not be eligible to receive Georgia Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership Certification.
Cited tuition 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.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
CAEP
