Ed.S. in Special Education Online Invest in Yourself & Your Students

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Our Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education degree allows you to dive into advanced research, learning theory, institutional assessment techniques, and curriculum development practices. Throughout our special education Ed.S. degree program, you can develop the skill set you need to be a more effective special education teacher and administrator for K-12 students.

As a 100% online program, our Ed.S. degree in special education instruction can help you learn the skills you need to better engage your students without you needing to take classes on a college campus. Earning your Ed.S. online can help you expand your career horizons without sacrificing your current lifestyle.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Our online Ed.S. in Special Education can help you apply critical learning theory and cutting-edge behavioral research to your classroom so you can reach your students more effectively. Our education specialist professors have real-world experience in special education, and they can help you integrate your faith into your teaching methods in a professional and meaningful way.

Partner with Liberty as you pursue an Ed.S. in Special Education degree, and be taught how to impact your students in a lasting, meaningful way. At Liberty, you can prepare for an even more rewarding career in education.

What are the benefits of pursuing our special education specialist degree online?

  • Completing an online Ed.S. program can help show employers that you have high-level learning theory, research, and curriculum development skills. It can also show employers that you are willing to go the extra mile to ensure you have the most advanced training.
  • Completion of your EdS degree through Liberty University allows you to transfer in up to 27 credits to our Doctor of Education (EdD) program.
  • You’ll be able to conduct cutting-edge educational research throughout your postgraduate EdS degree program that can equip you to publish groundbreaking insights into special education.

In your online Ed.S. in Special Education degree program, you can gain a foundational knowledge of theory, research, and leadership that can help prepare you for a doctoral degree. You will study curriculum theory and development throughout your Ed.S. program so you can improve curriculum and instruction in your classroom and beyond.

The special education portion of your online Ed.S .degree can help prepare you to assess and meet student needs through strategic technology use, behavior management, and program organization and design. You have a passion to reach all students, and our Education Specialist degree in special education can give you the tools you need to increase your influence.

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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
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.


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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.