Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction: Leadership
Lead Your School Toward Success with an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership
Schools need teachers who are both excellent educators and effective leaders in order to build education systems that can help equip students for success. If you want to influence your school and your students, Liberty’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership degree can help you develop the knowledge and skills to do so.
Our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership degree can help prepare you for supervision and well-rounded leadership in public and private schools. This degree combines an ethical perspective with accredited academics to help you obtain skills in community relations, diverse education settings, and other important areas of leadership.
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. And it’s why our 100% online M.Ed. degrees are now specially priced at just $430 per credit hour for full-time students.
In Liberty University’s School of Education, graduate programs are led by faculty who teach from a biblical perspective and seek to serve as mentors, guiding students throughout their academic journey. This M.Ed. program is designed to help you develop tools and insight as you seek to advance in your career and make a positive difference in your community. At Liberty, supporting your mission and passion is central to our own.
What Will You Study in Our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership Degree Online
- Examine school leadership in diverse settings
- Gain an overview of learning theory that will help you develop effective educational strategies
- Learn about the latest trends in technology practices for instructional improvement
- Study contemporary issues in educational policy
Through this program, you’ll study how to lead and support educational change by exploring leadership theory, supervision practices, and organizational management in school settings. You’ll also examine how to evaluate curriculum and instruction practices, interpret educational data, and apply research methods to inform decisions. In addition, you’ll consider how to adapt leadership to diverse school environments, integrate technology in educational systems, and explore how your Christian worldview shapes ethical leadership and educational policy.
Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership Graduates
- Policy and procedure developer
- Principal/assistant principal*
- School administrator
- Teacher for primary, secondary, or postsecondary students*
- University department chair
*Some careers require licensure, which this degree does not provide.
Program Highlights for the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership
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.
- While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. At $430 per credit hour for full time, Liberty University’s M.Ed. online is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country!
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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)
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
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
