Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education
Earn a Top Credential in Your Field and Help Adolescents Navigate Education
Middle school is a critical time for the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students. Liberty University’s online Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction program provides advanced education administration, research, curriculum development, and learning theory skills needed to help you make a positive impact on the world of education.
Our middle grades education specialization can equip you with advanced knowledge in instruction, classroom management, and content development so that you can create fun and effective learning environments for students. In the education field, you will make a life-lasting impact on the students you interact with. We want to prepare you with the knowledge and resources to assist every student in reaching their fullest potential.
What Will You Learn in Our Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education Program?
We understand that sometimes it just isn’t possible to put your life on pause to take residential courses. With no set login times and a 100% online format, we have designed a program that fits you and your schedule. You can make time for the people and things that are most important in your life while learning more about:
- Academic curriculum development in middle grades education
- Understanding preadolescent physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual development
- Creating individualized learning programs to accommodate a student’s needs
- Methods and approaches for managing behavior effectively
As a Christian university, we will show you how to implement a biblical worldview into your work and actions. We want to help you help others become responsible, capable world-changers.
Potential Careers for Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education Graduates
- College administrator
- Curriculum specialist
- Education consultant
- Instructional supervisor
- Middle school teacher
- School administrator
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 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.
- You can complete our Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education degree online in as little as 1 year.
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
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 21, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
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