Impact Children’s Lives with an M.Ed. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
If you feel led to work with children of all ages and learning abilities in an educational setting, then Liberty University’s Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is for you! Our masters in curriculum and instruction is a 100% online program that can help you develop the specific skills you need for your career.
What Is an M.Ed. Degree?
An M.Ed. or Master of Education is a graduate program track that specializes in specific teaching skills needed for roles in education. These tracks often include teacher preparation content, with the goal of helping you further your career in education or break into this rewarding field for the first time.
MEd degree programs can help you meet additional licensure requirements, meet advanced licensure requirements, or even help you enter a new career field outside of teaching, such as instructional design. If you want to pursue an initial teaching license and already have a bachelor’s degree, see the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.
Our master’s degree in education curriculum and instruction is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in Christian, public, and private school systems. Our MEd degree can also equip you with classroom management techniques to improve the quality of the teaching experience. Coursework for the masters in curriculum and instruction online degree provides focused training for those seeking a position as a K-12 educator or those wanting to further their education.
Highlights of Our Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Degree
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America. Earning your online Master of Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Students enrolled in our online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program can access a wide variety of resources through Liberty’s research portal.
- You can complete your degree in as little as 1.5 years!
Looking for a Degree that Leads to Licensure?
Our teacher education programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Education.
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Master of Education add-on track, you may apply for your license in another state through reciprocity. This reciprocity may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
Potential Masters in Education Careers
After completion of your online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty University, you can be more prepared to take the next step towards pursuing your dream career! If you enjoy working directly with students, your opportunities to work as a middle school, special education, or elementary school teacher have the potential to increase because of your advanced knowledge.
With administrative training, graduates may qualify for job opportunities as a school technology director or on the school board. No matter what degree path you may take, you can be better prepared for earning your online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction to take on any task you receive.
- Curriculum developer
- Daycare operator
- English teacher
- Librarian
- School technology director
- School technology specialist
- Technology instructor
- University professor
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Masters in Curriculum and Instruction?
Our online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree is designed to prepare candidates for effective leadership in their teaching career in Christian, public, and private schools.
We don’t just train educators — we train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. It’s who you are and who you aspire to become. We want to help you reach your goals, so we’re making a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction more affordable. You can add to your skill set, broaden your professional capacity, and make a bigger impact on your students with an online graduate degree in education from Liberty University.
As one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the nation and the largest university in Virginia, Liberty University strives for continual improvement to promote student success. We want you to feel prepared each step of the way in your academic journey of achieving your teaching degree!
What Are the Benefits of Earning an MEd Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty?
Liberty University’s online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction professors want to see you succeed! As a Liberty student, you’ll have the benefit of knowing that the coursework and professors in your online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction are held to a high standard of educational quality.
In addition to this:
- You may experience an increase in job opportunities in public and private organizations after completing our online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree.
- Liberty graduates are frequently sought after by prestigious organizations for their integrity, personal discipline, and versatility.
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which means your degree will hold its worth as a valuable, respected credential.
Career Outlook for Liberty University’s Curriculum and Instruction Graduates
If you are researching master’s in curriculum and instruction jobs online, you may wonder what the career outlook for this field looks like. Through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), you can see that specializing in curriculum and instruction through one of Liberty’s MEd degrees can help you tap into a growing job market.
The BLS estimates that in 2018, the average salary for instructional coordinators was $66,970. This data also points to an average of 6% growth in the job market between 2019 and 2029, so you can expect to see continued opportunities in this field.* For more detailed breakdowns of the roles specialized with advanced licensure, see each program’s individual page.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook: Instructional Coordinators, 2021 (viewed online July 16, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Specializations for Liberty’s Online M.Ed. Degree
If you’re a teacher and want to expand your skill set and career options, a Master of Education can help you get the training you need. Whether you need add-on licensure, advanced licensure, or just need advanced knowledge in new areas, Liberty offers MEd degree specializations that can help you.
Check out our online MEd program specializations to see which program best suits your career goals:
Early Childhood Education (add-on endorsement)
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Early Childhood Education is designed to train you in planning and implementing appropriate curriculum for younger children. You will cover specific techniques and tools that enable you to effectively address behavior and a variety of learning skills.
Please note: This program includes the required steps to pursue add-on or advanced licensure, which requires initial licensure in teaching. If you do not have an initial teaching license, please see the Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 624 – Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- EDUC 642 – Leadership and Supervision in Education
- EDUC 653 – Current Issues in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 670 – Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood
Potential Careers
- Daycare operator
- Preschool teacher
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Educational Technology
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Technology is designed for individuals who have earned initial teaching licensure but desire to transition into the field of instructional technology. Courses can help equip you to use the latest technology to enhance student learning, demonstrate effective leadership practices, and evaluate and apply current technology research to a variety of educational settings.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 629 – Technology and Diversity
- EDUC 630 – Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
- EDUC 631 – Foundation of Educational Tech. and Online Learning
- EDUC 638 – Leadership in Educational Technology
Potential Careers
- School technology director
- School technology specialist
- Technology instructor
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Elementary Education
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education is designed to provide you with the skills to teach elementary education but will not provide you with licensure. You will cover important foundational skills to teach and develop a successful elementary classroom.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 624 – Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- EDUC 631 – Foundations of Educational Tech. and Online Learning
- EDUC 672 – Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary)
- EDUC 675 – Elementary Curriculum and Methods
Potential Careers
- Educational assistant
- Elementary school teacher
- Tutor
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
English
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – English is designed to train individuals in planning and implementing appropriate curriculum among a variety of levels. This program can help prepare you with the skills necessary for advanced writing, linguistics, communication, analysis, and acquisition of English and various modern languages. This program can help you to establish a firm understanding of curriculum development and classroom management.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 624 – Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- ENGL 654 – Methods of Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum
- ENGL 656 – Studies in World Literatures
- ENGL 664 – English as a World Language
Potential Careers
- Curriculum development
- English teacher
- Librarian
- University professor
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Foreign Language Education
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Foreign Language Education is designed to provide you with the skills to teach foreign languages but is a non-licensure program. You will cover important skills to teach and develop a successful foreign language program for K – 12 students.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 518 – Educational Research and Assessment
- EDUC 696 – Current Issues in Education Capstone
- MLAN 519 – Second Language Acquisition
- SPAN 501 – Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition*
- SPAN 503 – Second Language Acquisition and Methodology*
*Course guide coming soon
Potential Careers
- Foreign language instructional designer for a business or government agency
- K-12 foreign language consultant
- K-12 foreign language curriculum coordinator
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
General Education
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – General Education is designed for students who are interested in customizing their online degree program to include academic courses specifically focused on their personal career goals and interests. You will have the opportunity to pursue courses involving a wide range of academic subjects.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 604 – Foundations of Education
- EDUC 624 – Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- EDUC 671 – Curriculum Evaluation
- EDUC 673 – Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction
Potential Careers
- Curriculum developer
- Educational consultant
- Teacher
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Gifted Education (add-on endorsement)
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education is designed to instruct individuals on how to plan and implement appropriate curriculum for gifted children and for the individual who is interested in becoming a gifted education teacher.
Please note: This program includes the required steps to pursue add-on or advanced licensure, which requires initial licensure in teaching. If you do not have an initial teaching license, please see the Master of Arts in Teaching program.
Featured Courses
- EDGL 526 – Identification and Education of the Gifted Learner
- EDGL 619 – Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Guidance Needs of the Gifted
- EDGL 627 – Program Design and Services in Gifted Education
- EDUC 673 – Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction
Potential Careers
- Gifted curriculum director
- Gifted education teacher
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Health and Wellness
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Health and Wellness is designed to equip you with the skills you need to guide students to the habits and lifestyle choices that can help them succeed in life. From developing an impactful health curriculum for high school students to training employees for healthy living, you can make a positive difference in the lives of others with an M.Ed. in health and wellness.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 518 – Educational Research and Assessment
- EDUC 673 – Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction
- EXSC 640 – Public Health and Physical Activity
- EXSC 660 – Fitness Assessment and Programming
Potential Careers
- Community organizer
- Education policymaker
- Health and wellness instructional designer
- K-12 health and wellness consultant
- K-12 health and wellness curriculum coordinator
- K-12 health and wellness director
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
History
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – History is designed to train you in historical matters to influence curriculum on a variety of levels by providing you with the skills and tools you need to integrate pertinent information into curriculum and classroom settings. This program seeks to establish a firm understanding of the world and the complex issues that contributed to today’s society while helping to equip you with the leadership skills needed to achieve your goals and succeed in your teaching career.
Featured Courses
- HIUS 510 – American Colonial History
- HIUS 512 – American Revolution
- HIWD 555 – World War II
- HIUS 560 – History of the Atlantic World
Potential Careers
- Administrator
- Primary, secondary, or postsecondary teacher
- University department chair/dean
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Leadership
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership can help prepare you for effective leadership in public and private schools. This degree combines ethical perspective with accredited academics by giving you the opportunity to master skills in community relations, diverse education settings, and other areas of leadership.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 642 – Leadership and Supervision in Education
- EDUC 643 – Contemporary Issues in Education Policy
- EDUC 644 – School Leadership in Diverse Settings
- EDUC 630 – Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
Potential Careers
- Administrator
- Policy and procedure development
- Provost
- University department chair
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Middle Grades Endorsement
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades can help prepare you with the tools and skills required to successfully teach and understand middle-grade education. This degree is a foundational program that will not lead to licensure but can help build on any educator experience you currently have.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 602 – Young Adolescents, Schools, and Communities
- EDUC 635 – Teaching Science in the Middle School
- EDUC 637 – Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School
- EDUC 673 – Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction
Potential Careers
- Educational assistant
- Middle school teacher
- Tutor
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Special Education
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education focuses on education, behavior, and curriculum in special education. You can be more equipped with the tools and skills needed to become an effective teacher in special education.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 624 – Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- EDUC 626 – Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Assessment
- EDUC 629 – Technology and Diversity
- EDUC 639 – Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
Potential Careers
- Special education teacher
- Special needs tutor
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Student Services
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services is designed to focus on improving the learning and educational experience in a variety of school systems. You can master leadership skills integral to a healthy and proactive classroom.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 604 – Foundations of Education
- EDUC 624 – Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- EDUC 671 – Curriculum Evaluation
- EDUC 673 – Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction
Potential Careers
- Administrator
- Education counselor
- Principal/assistant principal
- University department chair
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Urban Education
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Urban Education will help you learn how to successfully teach diverse groups of students and meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of your students.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 540 – Historical Perspectives in Urban Education
- EDUC 542 – Culturally Responsive Teaching
- EDUC 543 – Urban Schools and Communities
- EDUC 547 – The Differentiated Classroom
Potential Careers
- Curriculum specialist
- Community organizer
- Education policymaker
- K-12 urban education director
- Private school teacher
- View the Degree Completion Plan.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Providing World-Class Education to Military Students Across the Globe
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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)
Admission Requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 or above cumulative, combined GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
Common Questions
While researching masters of education degrees online, you may have questions about how Liberty’s program can help you meet your goals. Below are some common questions about the MEd degree.
What is the difference between an M.A. and an M.Ed.?
A master of arts program is usually designed to cover specific graduate content needed for a specialized career or area of academic study. These courses can sometimes meet education requirements for licensure, but these programs are not designed for other licensure requirements.
The Master of Education (MEd) is specifically designed to meet content area requirements for advanced and add-on licensure. This focus makes MEd degrees especially useful for educators who want to change careers or branch out into new education content areas.
What can you do with an M.Ed.?
With advanced skills and knowledge in specialized areas of teaching and education, you can expand your options for new roles. This new expertise can help you shift to a new grade level, use your knowledge to help plan curriculum or meet state requirements for add-on licensure. With experience in teaching, Liberty’s M.Ed. degree can help teachers meet other state licensure requirements and grow into new teaching fields.
If you want to be a licensed teacher but have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, you will need to pursue initial licensure. Some states may have a bridge system that can help you begin teaching while you complete more education. However, the most effective path toward your goal may be to complete a licensure-track master’s degree.
Liberty’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is designed to help you meet Virginia’s requirements for initial teaching licensure in elementary, middle grades, secondary, or special education. While Liberty’s M.Ed. degree provides tracks in these areas, these tracks assume that you already have met your needs for initial licensure and instead want to expand your current expertise. If you need initial licensure for teaching, see our Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
What Will You Learn in Your Online M.Ed. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction?
Liberty University’s online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction seeks to provide the skills and tools you need to take on specialized education roles. Even with years of teaching experience, you may need new, advanced training to tackle the challenges of education administration, gifted education, history, special education, student services, and many more specific fields of education.
Core foundational courses and study throughout each degree completion plan cover educational research and assessment as well as foundations of excellent teaching and education. We want to provide you with the base knowledge of education to build upon your specialized knowledge.
If your passions lie in special education, you will have coursework that delves deep into the understanding of inclusive classrooms and characteristics of autism spectrum disorders. These key skills and tools can also be relevant to anyone seeking to teach in a general classroom setting. Here at Liberty, you can receive training on how to use technology in the classroom efficiently for optimal learning in addition to training in your desired grade level.
Our professors who teach in our online Master of Education programs understand that each grade level interacts differently with technology, classroom management, and the content presented. In our online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, you can learn the theoretical side of what encompasses success as an educational leader. You will also receive the opportunity for practical application through your in-course field experience and internship, practicum, or research project.
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