School of Education – Postgraduate Degrees Address Important Challenges in Education
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Education for Your Online Postgraduate Education Degree?
Postgraduate degrees include intermediary, post-master’s programs as well as full doctoral programs. On this page, you will find information about our non-doctoral postgraduate programs. If you are interested in a full doctoral program, please visit the School of Education’s doctoral degrees page.
Our postgraduate degrees can be completed 100% online so that you can stay connected to your family, your work, and your community while you study. With Liberty, you can pursue the Education Specialist (EdS) degree for a faster track with no dissertation and then pursue a Doctor of Education (EdD) or PhD in Education when you’re ready. If you need post-master’s training that will set you apart, Liberty has the flexible program tracks you need.
Liberty’s postgraduate education programs offer advanced studies of learning theory and research to prepare you for education leadership and advanced teaching at the K-12 and university settings. Some of the things you can learn in Liberty’s education degrees include:
- Cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques
- How to implement the newest learning technologies into the classroom for more effective learning
Whether you are looking to pursue future doctoral studies or not, an EdS degree will provide the in-demand training you need to become a better teacher and help you tackle institutional-level education challenges.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Degrees
Education Specialist (EdS)
Education Specialist (EdS) in Higher Education Administration
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your teaching and leadership skills and accomplish something remarkable. Earning a degree isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why earning an online postgraduate degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: instructional coordinators,** postsecondary education administrators,*** and K-12 school principals.****
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a postgraduate degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Instructional Coordinators (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Postsecondary Education Administrators (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
****Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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 EdS and EdD 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)
