Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education
Make a Positive Impact on Future Generations by Earning an Online Elementary Education Degree
Are you looking for better tools to help your elementary students learn and engage in the classroom? Whether you are pursuing advanced training to further your career or want to transition to a teaching role in a different specialty, Liberty’s online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education program will give you the advanced theory and practical skills you need.
At Liberty University, we believe in our students. 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.
As in every graduate program offered by Liberty University’s School of Education, you’ll be taught by professors who teach from a biblical worldview and who strive to encourage their students. Your M.Ed. from Liberty University can equip you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.
What Will You Study in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Online Elementary Education Degree?
Through our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education program, you will:
- Learn useful educational research and assessment skills.
- Study the foundations of exceptionality.
- Develop educational leadership and supervision skills.
- Explore the foundational principles of education and learn to apply them.
- Learn to critically evaluate educational methods and interventions as well as apply them to real-world situations.
- Study the development of children and the principles of behavior management that will help you be more effective in the classroom.
Potential Elementary Education Career Options
Potential career options for graduates of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education program:
- Elementary school administrator
- Elementary school teacher
- Tutor
Elementary 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education in less than 2 years!
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 — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 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)
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
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC