EdD in Administration and Supervision

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Next Start Dates: March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026

Lead at the Highest Levels of Education with an Online EdD in Administration and Supervision Degree

Good teachers know the best ways to engage students and foster an environment that promotes active learning. But to ensure that school systems and larger-scale education settings also meet rigorous standards for quality, specially trained school administrators are needed. Conferring Liberty’s online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership degree, you can gain the tools and credentials to become a leader in your school and community.

If you’re a licensed teacher, this program can help you pursue advanced licensure in K-12 administration and supervision. Whether you want to work as a school principal or superintendent, our online doctoral degree in education administration and supervision can help you make a positive impact on today’s students.

Our experienced faculty are excited to come alongside you as you take this next step in your academic journey. They can help you put cutting-edge research into practice as you engage with advanced educational strategies. Through our EdD degree, you can pursue licensure in educational administration and supervision so that you can demonstrate your expertise to the education community.

Partner with us and prepare to create positive change in your school district!

Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

Please note: Students enrolling in Educational Leadership programs are not eligible to receive Georgia Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership Certification.

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Why Choose Liberty’s EdD in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership Degree Online?

Our online EdD is designed to blend flexibility, accessibility, and affordability. Your success is our success, which is why we utilize cutting-edge technology to bring you the best online learning experience possible. Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985, so we know how to meet the educational and career needs of our students. Our online format allows you to complete your doctoral courses without having to visit a college campus.

If you have previously earned an Education Specialist (EdS) degree, you may be able to transfer up to 27 credit hours into our online EdD. Additionally, by pursuing advanced licensure in administration and supervision, you can have the credentials and training you need to pursue leadership roles in K-12 schools, school districts, government agencies, and more.

Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). You can rest assured that you’re pursuing a degree of the highest quality.

What Will You Study in Our EdD in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership Program Online?

In this program, you can gain the skills and tools to understand the broader context of current issues in education. You can learn how to apply the latest research and learning theories to solve real-world problems, so you can create a better learning environment for your students. Whether you enjoy leading in the classroom or hope to take on an administrative role, our online EdD program can help you rise to new levels of leadership in education.

Our core administration and supervision courses cover important topics in executive leadership, educational law, and advanced learning theory. You’ll also explore the role of district-level leadership in various system operations, including budget preparation, fiscal management, human resources, and policy development. Our course in learning technologies can help you understand current trends and effectively apply technology to the classroom.

Additionally, you will complete 2 practicum courses and 1 full-semester internship so you can put your skills to the test. Within these field experience placements, you’ll gain exposure to 5 different education settings – elementary school, middle school, high school, central offices, and agencies – allowing you to diversify your knowledge and skill set.

You’ll also complete research that can build toward your final capstone project. The educational leadership specialization offers an opportunity for you to hone your leadership skills and learn how to best serve your students and institution. Throughout the program, you can complete the requirements for pursuing licensure in administration and supervision – so you can prepare to take on new roles in the field of education.

Potential Career Opportunities

Curriculum specialist
Instructional supervisor
K-12 school administrator
School district leader
School principal/assistant principal
School superintendent

By earning this terminal, CAEP-accredited degree, you can become equipped to pursue leadership roles in K-12 institutions as well as in advanced, higher-order development of curriculum.

Our administration and supervision program can give you the opportunity to gain advanced expertise in administrative roles in education. You can develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in private or public schools, third-party curriculum development or learning tool development companies, and other education-related settings.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

EdS and EdD Full Time	$610/Credit
EdS and EdD Part Time	$675/Credit
Military EdS and EdD	$375/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Information for Our EdD in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership Degree Online

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Students enrolling in this EdD program must hold a current initial teaching license and the accompanying 2 years of experience with that license before beginning this program. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

The Office of Graduate Admissions may request additional documentation when conducting admission reviews to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admission decision can be made.

Please note: Guidelines are subject to change in federal or state regulations for the licensure of school personnel.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

Please note: Due to the competitive nature of the EdD online program, preliminary acceptance is not guaranteed.

Transcript Policies

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

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Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for EdS and EdD courses
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 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Online EdD in Administration and Supervision

What is educational administration and supervision?

An EdD is a terminal doctoral degree that emphasizes the advanced application of research and cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems in the education field. In particular, this administration and supervision advanced licensure program will build on your graduate-level education and experience to help equip you for high-level strategic leadership in educational institutions.

This degree fulfills Virginia licensure-track requirements for many high-level academic leadership roles, such as school principal and superintendent. If you want to be a leader in your school district or educational institution, you can pursue a wider range of job opportunities by earning your advanced license in administration and supervision.

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