Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – General Transform Your Classroom
30
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Sharpen Your Leadership Skills with Our Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
As an educator, you are continually striving to better reach your students, and at Liberty University, we want to provide you with the tools you need to do just that. Our Education Specialist — Curriculum and Instruction degree is designed to enhance your instruction, leadership, and curriculum development skills in ways that can be practically applied to the classroom, administrative roles, and curriculum development.
Throughout this online Ed.S. degree program, you can explore advanced learning theory, educational research, institutional assessment techniques, and curriculum development so you can better impact students in your classroom and beyond. With the general curriculum and instruction track, you can study core courses that interest you or best match your academic and professional objectives. The courses in our Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction degree are all taught by experienced professors who are grounded in their Christian faith and care about your success.
Why Choose Liberty’s Education Specialist – Curriculum and Instruction Degree Online?
With an Education Specialist degree, you can go beyond teaching and course development to step into the role of an administrator. You will be able to effectively analyze and correct institutional-level education challenges, and become an expert in K-12 or higher education instruction.
Our Ed.S. degree can be completed 100% online, giving you the flexibility to continue to devote time to your career and family while earning your postgraduate degree. Our Curriculum and Instruction – Education Specialist degree provides specialized instruction focusing on current trends and theories in teaching and curriculum development. With our general track Ed.S. degree program, you can be flexible with the electives you study while still gaining the valuable training and skills you need to be a leader both inside and outside the classroom.
By choosing Liberty for your Ed.S., you can acquire valuable knowledge in educational assessment, learn some of the latest research, and obtain skills in curriculum writing and planning that can open up new opportunities in the educational field.
What Will You Study in Our Online Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program?
Our online Ed.S. program offers you core training in advanced research, theory, and assessment skills that can enhance your previous graduate studies in education while providing you with an opportunity to specialize in more advanced roles. You can learn leadership principles that are inspired by biblical truth and are foundational for success as a leader in the education field.
In addition to courses in leadership techniques, you can gain a deeper understanding of curriculum development, teaching methods, and learning processes so that you can keep your classroom fun, creative, and conducive to learning.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Curriculum specialist
- Instructional supervisor
- Public school administrator
- Researcher/writer
- Teacher*
These are just some of the employment opportunities that may open up with an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction degree. The leadership principles, teaching methods, and planning techniques you learn can be invaluable in many areas of academia.
*Please note: This is a non-licensure program.
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Degree Information
- This Education Specialist degree program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- View the Postgraduate Advising Guide for more information about individual degree track requirements.
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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.
EdS and EdD Full Time | $595/Credit |
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EdS and EdD Part Time | $650/Credit |
Military EdS and EdD | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Our Online Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program
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 master’s degree that is regionally or nationally accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- 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 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.
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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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 EdS and EdD 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of pursuing an Education Specialist Degree online?
- Completing an Ed.S. degree shows employers that you have high-level learning theory, research, and curriculum development skills and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have the most advanced training.
- You can conduct cutting-edge educational research through your postgraduate Ed.S. degree program that can equip you to publish groundbreaking insights into education and take large steps toward a doctoral dissertation.
- Completion of your Ed.S. degree through Liberty University allows you to transfer in up to 27 credits to our Doctor of Education (EdD) degree to give you a jumpstart on your doctorate!
What is an Ed.S. Degree?
An Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.) is a degree path for students wanting to enhance their teaching and educational leadership skills but are not ready to pursue a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. Working at the post-graduate level, students in Liberty University’s 100% online Ed.S. degree will be immersed in advanced studies of learning theory and research, discover cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques, and develop highly-effective curriculum based on the education industry’s best practices.
For more information about Liberty University’s online Education Specialist program, please see the program page.
What will this degree help with?
While completing your Ed.S. degree online, you can increase your understanding of learning theory and instructional methods, so you can make important higher-order curriculum and instruction improvements needed in K-12 and higher education institutions.
How will this degree help me step into leadership?
You can prepare to step into an administrative role with the Ed.S. degree’s leadership courses.
What skills will this Ed.S. degree program help develop?
While completing our Ed.S. degree program, you can learn essential research and testing skills and study how to ensure your institution is providing effective teaching and making improvements.
How long will it take to complete the Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction degree online?
You can complete your Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction degree online in just 30 credit hours!
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