Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership
Be a Strategic Leader in Education with an Online Ed.S. Degree in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership
If you are an educator and want to take your career to the next level, you can benefit from strategic training in educational leadership and cutting-edge research to put into practice. Liberty’s online Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership is designed to equip you with the tools and educational credentials you need to be a leader in your school and community.
By earning your Education Specialist degree, you are stepping beyond the master’s level to engage with advanced research and educational strategies. With this degree, you can pursue licensure* in administration and supervision that you can use to demonstrate your expertise to the education community. Take the next step in your career and help create positive change in your school district with Liberty’s Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership.
*Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved administration and supervision program, you may apply for your license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations. You can research your state’s licensure requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/ASEL-EDS-D/.
Please note: Students enrolling in Educational Leadership programs are not eligible to receive Georgia Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership Certification.
What Will You Learn 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:
- 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 Administration and Supervision from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
- 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)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
CAEP