Available Ed.S. Degree Programs
- Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Psychology
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education
- Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
- Ed.S. in Educational Research
- Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration
- Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation
- Ed.S. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs
- Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
- Ed.S. in Special Education
Get an Edge in Education with an Online Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree
Do you have a passion for making learning fun and effective? Liberty University’s online Education Specialist degree can give you the foundation you need to do just that.
Working at the postgraduate level in our 100% online Ed.S. degree program, you will be immersed in advanced education study. You will research topics like learning theory, assessment, and curriculum development – all based on the best practices of the field.
Liberty’s postgraduate education programs offer advanced studies of learning theory and research to prepare you for education leadership and advanced teaching in K-12 and university settings.
Some of the things you can benefit from in Liberty’s education degrees include:
- Courses on how to implement the newest learning technologies into the classroom for more effective learning
- Cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques
- Opportunities to network with peers and professors as well as conduct research for your dissertation or capstone project
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
*All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by CAEP.
Potential Careers for Ed.S. Graduates
- Academic affairs director
- College administrator
- College or university professor
- Curriculum specialist
- Educator
- Gifted student instructor
- High school educator
- Instructional supervisor
- K-12 principal
- Middle school teacher
- Postsecondary administration
- School administrator
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, all of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This means you can be confident you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.
What Are the Benefits of Earning an Ed.S. at 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:
- 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.
- Liberty University’s state-of-the-art online learning environment offers you a wide variety of learning methods, including simulations, recorded lectures, digital collaboration tools, and more to help you engage with your studies and learn practical teaching skills.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- The Ed.S. degree allows you to potentially transfer in up to 27 credits to our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree to give you a jumpstart on your doctorate!
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)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity
