Ed.S. in Admin. & Supervision – Educational Leadership

What Will You Study in Our Administration and Supervision Ed.S. Degree?

• Best methods for effective curriculum design and instruction
• Contemporary issues and trends in learning technologies
• Educational law and policies
• Principles of leadership in educational organizations
• School district finance and organizational management

Our Ed.S. program emphasizes practical theories and methods that apply to the real world of teaching. You will learn how to apply the latest research and learning theories at a variety of levels, so you can create a better learning environment for your students – whether you lead in the classroom or take on an administrative role.

In our online Education Specialist degree program, you will explore the complexities that diversity and exceptionality bring to the classroom as well as how to motivate all learners. You will also look at the historical and social foundations of education so you can better communicate with the public as an education leader. 

Potential Careers with an Ed.S. Degree in Administration and Supervision

• College administrator
• Curriculum specialist
• Instructional supervisor
• K-12 or college teacher
• School principal

After completing our Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision online program, you will have an advanced, postgraduate, accredited credential that can help you pursue leadership roles in K-12 education as well as in advanced, higher-order development of curriculum.

Highlights of Our Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership Degree

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 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.
• Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Completion of your Ed.S. degree through Liberty University allows you to transfer in up to 27 credits to our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree to give you a jumpstart on your doctorate!
• You can be equipped to step into the role of an administrator with our Ed.S. degree program’s core leadership courses and path to advanced administration and supervision licensure.

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)