MEd in Curriculum and Instruction | Elementary Ed

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Make a Positive Impact on Future Generations by Completing Our Online Elementary Education Program

Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education is designed for individuals who are interested in teaching elementary education, but not pursuing teacher licensure. With core courses in curriculum development, you can learn how to teach math, natural sciences, language acquisition, and reading skills to elementary school students.

This online elementary education master’s degree program offers education professionals the opportunity to earn a non-licensure credential that is suitable for career advancement. The MEd in elementary education is designed to prepare teachers for a variety of classroom experiences. Learn about education fundamentals, proven instructional methods, strategies for teaching social sciences, and more with our MEd in elementary education! If you are a kindergarten or elementary school teacher in search of a graduate program that will help you teach young children, this degree may be for you.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education.

Please note that the online elementary education degree is a non-licensure track. Students can switch to an MEd that leads to licensure or a Master of Arts in Teaching program but must meet credit hour and GPA qualifications.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Elementary Education Degree Program?

Our non-licensure master’s in elementary education online degree strives to produce educators and school leaders who have high academic, moral, and spiritual standards.

With this goal in mind, Liberty’s master’s in elementary education degree is designed to prepare candidates like you for leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. Our School of Education faculty members provide valuable and insightful perspectives on the content they teach. You will have the opportunity to ask our faculty questions or present concerns regarding your courses.

We don’t just train educators – we train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. We want to help you reach your goals, so we’re making our master’s degree more affordable. With a full-time tuition rate of $430 per credit hour for our online education degree, you can broaden your professional capacity and make a bigger impact on your students while saving time and money.

You can also complete this degree on your own schedule. Our fully online courses allow you to earn your graduate degree without sacrificing your church, home, or work life. As a pioneer in distance education, Liberty University is committed to providing you with a world-class education, wherever you may live.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

What Will You Study in the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction — Online Elementary Education Degree?

With an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education degree, you can develop a balance of theoretical and practical training needed for real-world contexts. You will be able to explore the teaching-learning process, individual differences, motivation, exceptionality, and teaching methodologies. Your courses can also prepare you to meet the needs of a variety of learning styles through in-depth research on human development, data collection and assessment, and application of research in school settings.

Our elementary education degree also covers topics in reading competency development and the proper use of educational technology in advancing teaching methods. Additionally, the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education degree provides a comprehensive study of the American educational system and the emergence of the Christian School Movement. Your courses will review appropriate assessment and elementary curriculum development techniques, specifically in the topics of teaching science and social studies.

Potential Career Opportunities

Children’s ministry teacher
Elementary school curriculum developer
Elementary school teacher*
Private school elementary teacher
Sunday school teacher

*Please note that the online elementary education degree is a non-licensure track. Students can switch to an MEd that leads to licensure or the Master of Arts in Teaching program but must meet credit hour and GPA qualifications.

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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.

Graduate Education Full Time	$430/Credit
Graduate Education Part Time	$645/Credit
Military Graduate	$290/Credit

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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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 bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Students with a GPA less than 2.5 may be considered for admission on caution. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
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.

Please note: Licensure requirements vary by state. Be sure to research the licensure requirements for becoming a teacher in your state.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’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/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
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 master’s degree.

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Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

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.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

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Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

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

Does this degree require student teaching, a practicum, or a capstone?

Because the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education is a non-licensure degree, there are no student teaching or practicum requirements.

To graduate from this program, you must complete EDUC 696, which is an education capstone course. This course, which should be the final course that you take before graduating, examines current issues in the field of education through the lens of classroom implications and case study. In short, EDUC 696 will challenge you to apply theory learned throughout the program to current issues in the field of education.

What is the gate process?

Liberty’s graduate School of Education degrees require students to successfully complete 3 “gates” prior to graduation. The gate system is designed as a set of checkpoints to ensure that candidates have completed the necessary requirements to successfully complete the program. The gate system is an important part of maintaining a quality program as required by our licensing and accrediting bodies.

Each of Liberty’s graduate education programs requires a gate process, but the process varies by degree. For example, the gate process for our MEd in Curriculum and Instruction degrees is different from the gate process for our Master of Arts in Teaching degree programs.

Because the MEd is a non-licensure degree, many students find that the gate requirements are fairly simple. You can learn more about Liberty University’s gate requirements online or by calling (800) 424-9596.

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