MA in Educational Studies Degree Online Shaping the Future of Learning: Online Strategies and Innovations
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Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Tailor Your Graduate Program to Your Unique Career Goals with Liberty’s Educational Studies Master’s Degree
There are many different roles you can pursue in the world of education. You may work directly in the classroom as a teacher, oversee important school functions as an administrator, or develop teaching and learning materials as a curriculum specialist.
No matter what career path you end up following, it’s important that you receive a rigorous, well-rounded college education that offers the flexibility you need to work toward your unique goals. With Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Studies, you’ll have the freedom to customize your degree by selecting 2 areas of study related to your career aspirations. This program can help provide you with a foundational knowledge of educational philosophy as well as specialized training in gifted education, online learning, urban education, and more – depending on the area that most interests you!
Maybe you’re a licensed educator looking to further your career, or perhaps you want to work in a role that doesn’t require licensure. Either way, our interdisciplinary education master’s degree can help you fine-tune your skill set to match the particular job you’re hoping to pursue. That way, you can provide the best possible educational experience to the students in your institution – and equip others to do the same.
Please note: The MA in Educational Studies is a non-licensure program.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s Degree in Educational Studies?
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to offering flexible, affordable, and high-quality degree programs has not. As a student in our educational studies program, your courses will be 100% online in 8-week terms with no set login times. Whether you’re a parent, a working professional, or have other important commitments outside school, you can fit your classes into your schedule and stay invested in your top priorities while pursuing your degree.
At Liberty, you won’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. We are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. You can rest assured that we’ve taken the time to develop a top-notch curriculum that can help you stand out to employers as you prepare to take the next step in your career.
Being an online student doesn’t mean you have to study alone. With our world-class online learning platform, you’ll be able to regularly interact with your classmates through discussion board posts – allowing you to share ideas and grow as a professional. Additionally, our faculty are available to provide feedback on your assignments, answer any questions you may have, and provide guidance as you work through your courses.
What Will You Study in Our MA in Educational Studies Program?
In this program, you’ll take several core education classes that are designed to help you develop a strong knowledge base for use in your career. You’ll study topics such as learning theory, educational research and assessment, contemporary issues in educational policy, and trends and issues in educational technology. You’ll also explore the historical development of education and compare various aspects of public, private, Christian, and home schools. By analyzing the ultimate moral purpose and nature of education, you can prepare to pursue your unique calling and make a greater impact on your students.
From there, you’ll select 2 areas of study in different education subjects – so you can take courses that align with your interests and career goals. Each area of study consists of 3 courses (9 credit hours). Your options will include:
- Autism education
- Early childhood
- Educational leadership
- English
- Gifted education
- Health and wellness
- History
- Middles grades
- Online learning
- Urban education
By completing 2 areas of study from the above options, you’ll be able to personalize your degree and dive into the topics that interest you. This makes our MA in Educational Studies one of the most flexible graduate degrees you can pursue!
To round out your studies, you will complete a capstone course that gives you the opportunity to examine current issues in the field of education – enabling you to grow as an education professional.
Potential Jobs with an Educational Studies Degree
- Curriculum specialist
- Educational consultant
- Online educator
- Private school administrator
- Private school teacher
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MA in Educational Studies Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- This is a non-licensure program.
Degree Completion Plan
Areas of Study for the MA in Educational Studies
In your educational studies degree, you will choose areas of study based on your interests, career goals, and professional needs. You are required to choose 2 areas of interest.
Areas of Study (9 Credit Hours Each)
Choose 2 of the following subjects:
- Autism education
- Early childhood
- Educational leadership
- English
- Gifted education
- Health and wellness
- History
- Middles grades
- Online learning
- Urban education
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
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 the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Education Full Time | $415/Credit |
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Graduate Education Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Master’s Degree in Educational Studies
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 bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- 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.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’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/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- 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 master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
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.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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