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’ll 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 you need 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.
Why Choose Liberty University’s EdS Program Online?
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’ll learn how to live out ethical principles in the workplace, so you can stand out as a person of integrity.
Specializations for the EdS in Higher Education Administration
General*
Assessment and Evaluation
Student Affairs
What Will You Learn 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 and succeed. In our advanced research and writing course, you will write and submit an article for publication.
Specialized Classes
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 gain the practical skills you need to improve your effectiveness as a higher education administrator.
Featured Courses
- EDUC 758 – Teaching the College Student
- EDUC 759 – College & University Administration
- EDUC 782 – Historical Perspectives of Higher Education
- EDUC 798 – Advanced Research and Writing
Career Opportunities 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
Highlights of Earning Your Online EdS at Liberty University
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your EdS degree online from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we’re 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.
- 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.
Highlights of Earning Your Online Ed.S. at Liberty University Online EdS in Higher Education Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- Download and review the Degree Completion Plan for our EdS degree online.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- Please note: This is a non-licensure program.
Military Benefits for Liberty University’s Higher Education Program
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 EdS 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 for Liberty University’s Education Specialist Degree Program
A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above cumulative 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
- 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.
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Transfer Policies
At Liberty, we want to help you make the most of your prior education by allowing you to transfer in previously earned college credit. That’s why you can transfer in up to 50% of your total credits for a master’s or doctoral program!
Some restrictions apply. Please visit our Transfer Policy page for more information.
