Online EdS in Higher Education Administration

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Lead Your School to Success with a Higher Education Specialist Online Degree

Do you want to work as a school administrator at a public, private, or community college? If so, Liberty’s online Education Specialist (EdS) in Higher Education Administration degree may be for you!

Our program can help equip you to pursue educational leadership roles at the university level. You can receive advanced training in areas like student affairs, educational technology, and policy analysis. With this knowledge, you can help foster a positive learning environment for students and faculty at your institution.

Liberty’s EdS degree is offered fully online, providing the flexibility to take the next step in your academic journey. Partner with us and train to lead as a Champion for Christ in the workplace – and beyond.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Education Specialist (EdS) in Higher Education Administration.

What is an EdS program?

An Education Specialist (EdS) is a postgraduate degree designed to help equip students with advanced skills and credentials. In this program, you can develop a more in-depth understanding of how to serve effectively in educational leadership roles. This degree is a great option for professionals who want to continue their education beyond the master’s level without having to complete a dissertation.

What Will You Study in Our EdS in Higher Education Online Program?

In all specializations of this online educational specialist degree program, you’ll complete several core courses in higher education. These courses provide an in-depth look at the economic, historical, and administrative aspects of higher education. By exploring the social, cultural, and psychological matters that impact college students, you can prepare to foster a learning environment that helps students grow. In our advanced research and writing course, you will write and submit an article for publication.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online EdS in Higher Education Degree?

At Liberty, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. In keeping with this mission, we’ve designed our educational specialist degree online with your success in mind.

This program is offered 100% online, and the courses have no set login times. You can complete your coursework whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you – even from the comfort of your home! And you can stay invested in your family, job, and community while pursuing a degree that could help take your career to the next level.

By earning an EdS degree online, you could potentially advance in your current field, earn a higher salary, or even launch a new career altogether! In this program, you’ll study under professors who have years of experience working in higher education administration. And, if you later decide to further your education, most of the credits from this degree can transfer seamlessly into our EdD in Higher Education Administration – allowing you to earn your doctorate much faster!

If you want to study a rigorous curriculum taught from a Christian worldview, then Liberty may be for you! Our courses seek to integrate biblical standards with professional knowledge. You can learn how to live out ethical principles in the workplace, so you can stand out as a person of integrity.

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Potential Careers for Graduates of Our Online EdS in Higher Education Administration Program

Academic affairs specialist
Assessment coordinator
College/university administrator
Curriculum specialist
Education policy writer

Educational technology specialist
Educator
Higher education faculty
International education specialist
Student affairs officer

Degree Options for the EdS in Higher Education Administration

Explore the different specializations available for our EdS in Higher Education Administration

Generalized Track (No Specialization)

Liberty’s online Education Specialist (EdS) in Higher Education Administration is a great choice that offers added flexibility when selecting courses so that you can expand your horizon in the field of higher education administration.

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*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

EdS and EdD Full Time	$610/Credit
EdS and EdD Part Time	$675/Credit
Military EdS and EdD	$375/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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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 master’s degree 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.

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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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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 – $375 per credit hour for EdS and EdD courses
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)

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online EdS in Higher Education Administration Program

What kind of specialized courses are offered in this program?

The courses offered in our different specializations cover topics such as:

Compliance and report writing
Conflict resolution
Current issues and trends in student affairs
Evaluation and measurement tools
Institutional research

Leadership and administration
Legal issues and policies
Organizational analysis and problem-solving for education
Program design and assessment

Join us and work to gain the practical skills to improve your effectiveness as a higher education administrator.

What is the difference between an EdS and an EdD?

What is the difference between an EdS and a PhD?

Is an EdS a doctoral degree?

Can you teach college with an EdS?

What are the benefits of earning your online EdS at Liberty University?

Liberty is regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Many of the credits you earn in this program can be applied toward our Doctor of Education (EdD) degree.
Our EdS courses are only 8 weeks long, with 8 different start dates offered each year and no set login times.
You can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal while completing your online degree in higher education administration.
In this program, you’ll learn how to address various administrative issues in higher education and equip your students for success.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Our Online EdS in Higher Education Administration Program

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What is the difference between an EdS and an EdD?

What is the difference between an EdS and a PhD?

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Can you teach college with an EdS?

What are the benefits of earning your online EdS at Liberty University?

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