Education Specialist in Higher Education Administration

What Will You Learn in Our Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration?

• Teaching college students
• Historical perspectives of higher education
• Organizational analysis and problem-solving for education
• College and university administration

Our Education Specialist – Higher Education Administration degree program features core courses to help you understand the principles of teaching college students, details about assessments and accreditation, and the intricacies of university administration. The Education Specialist – Higher Education Administration degree also includes an advanced research course and nine hours of education electives to offer you a tailored degree experience.

If you’re interested in a more specialized Ed.S., we also offer an Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs.

Potential Careers for Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration Graduates

• Academic affairs director
• College administrator
• Educator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.S. with Liberty University

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:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration 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 Education Specialist program in as little as 1.5 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)