EdS in Higher Education | Assessment and Evaluation

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Learn to Assess and Evaluate Success in Higher Education with Liberty University’s Education Specialist Degree

How can you help a school ensure they are offering quality education to their students? Universities need passionate people like you to assess and evaluate the curriculum so it can be as strong as possible. You can play a vital role in guiding the processes involved in quality control and evaluation as well as effectively planning and carrying out institutional research. Liberty University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation can help you gain the skills to ensure accountability through institutional assessment.

Higher education is a competitive field to enter. Those who are trusted to educate the best must be the best. Some of the top skills employers look for in higher education professionals include strategic planning, student services, curriculum development, and academic affairs. Our educational assessment and evaluation program can equip you with these skills, so you can prepare to advance your career in higher education administration.

If you have the desire to work in higher education by partnering with a college or university to maintain its academic rigor, Liberty University’s Education Specialist in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation may be the right fit for you.

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

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Why Choose Liberty University’s EdS in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation Degree?

Liberty University has been offering high-quality education for decades. As an online student, you can have confidence that you are receiving a world-class education backed by our physical campus in Virginia. Our curriculum is hallmarked by rigor and academic excellence. Liberty University can prepare you to be an asset to a college or university as you seek to take the next step in your higher education career.

In addition to offering strong academics, all of our courses are taught from a biblical worldview. Our professors have years of real-world experience and a strong understanding of the Bible, which allows them to instruct you better. We provide a foundation in the Bible and competitive academics that prepare you for leadership roles in your field.

Unlike many postgraduate programs, our EdS in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation is offered 100% online. You can fit your courses into your daily life. This provides you with the flexibility to further your education while maintaining your commitments to family, work, and community.

What Will You Study in Our Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation Degree?

In the EdS in Higher Education Administration program, you can build historical and foundational knowledge through your courses by evaluating and incorporating current research into your assignments. Your courses will cover subjects such as teaching the college student, college and university administration, and historical perspectives of higher education.

The courses specific to the assessment and evaluation area of study include program design and assessment, institutional research, evaluation and measurement tools, and compliance and report writing. The courses utilize research-based approaches to analyzing student learning, curricula, academic programs, student services, and institutional structures.

You will study the important role of assessment in overall student achievement, program development, and educational systems as well as major evaluation theories and advanced measurement models used in policymaking and for program development and modification. Furthermore, your courses will investigate the importance of compliance in the accreditation of educational institutions. The program will culminate in a capstone course, which allows you to synthesize your knowledge and prepare to address real-world challenges in education.

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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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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 Education Specialist 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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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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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 EdS in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation

What is an EdS program?

An EdS, or Education Specialist, is a postgraduate degree program designed to equip you with advanced skills and credentials applicable to your field. In this program, you can develop a more in-depth understanding of how to work effectively and be an asset in higher education roles. This degree is a great option if you desire to continue your education beyond the master’s level without having to complete a dissertation or a full-length doctoral program.

What is the difference between an EdS and an EdD?

Our EdS and Doctor of Education (EdD) programs both seek to equip you with the practical, marketable skills needed to pursue positions related to higher education. However, these degrees have a key difference — an EdD is a doctorate while an EdS lies between a master’s and a doctoral degree. Additionally, an EdS requires a single capstone course, not a thesis, dissertation, or advanced research project. An EdD does require an extensive capstone project. You can pursue an EdD after completing an EdS program – and many of your EdS credits can potentially transfer into an EdD!

What is the difference between an EdS and a PhD?

A PhD is a doctorate program while an EdS is a postgraduate degree. In other words, an EdS is an intermediate degree between a master’s and a doctoral degree. Additionally, a PhD focuses on research and theory in order to help equip you for teaching roles through the completion of a dissertation. An EdS is a great option if you are seeking an education career outside the classroom.

Is an EdS a doctoral degree?

An EdS provides knowledge beyond the master’s level and is considered a postgraduate degree. This degree can equip you with higher-level information in less time and expense than a full doctoral program. You will take some doctoral-level courses, and this is a great option if you hope to one day pursue a doctoral degree. Most of the courses you’ll take for the EdS in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation can transfer into our online EdD in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation if you wish to pursue a full doctoral degree later on.

Can you teach college with an EdS?

While this program is primarily designed to provide vocational knowledge, earning your EdS can also help you pursue a career as a college instructor. Liberty University’s EdS in higher education program can help you pursue a career in higher education without the commitment of a full doctoral program. Our 100% online classes give you the flexibility to advance your education while continuing your current commitments.

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