Master's in General Education Degree Online (MEd)

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Diversify Your Skill Set by Earning an MEd in General Education Degree

Are you an education professional seeking a customizable master’s degree? If so, Liberty’s Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction – General Education degree is for you!

This online MEd program allows you to mix and match courses to fit your career goals. With this flexible format, you can develop a diverse set of skills that can help you thrive in various education settings. And, since there are no set cognate courses, you can potentially transfer in outside credits as electives – allowing you to finish your degree faster!

Our School of Education seeks to prepare students like you for effective leadership in public and private schools. In this program, you’ll explore advanced topics in curriculum development and instructional strategies. This degree can help you prepare to effectively serve your students and meet their unique needs.

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

Please note: The MEd in Curriculum and Instruction – General Education degree is a non-licensure program. Students can switch to the licensure-track Master of Arts in Teaching program but must meet credit hour and GPA qualifications.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online General Education Master’s Degree?

Are you worried that school will get in the way of your other commitments and priorities? If so, we have just what you need. Our master’s in general education courses are available 100% online, with no set login times. You can earn your degree from anywhere in the world, without needing to relocate to take classes on campus!

At Liberty, you’ll learn from the best. Our faculty have years of experience working as teachers, professors, and school administrators. With their guidance, you can develop practical skills that can help boost your marketability.

Liberty strives to equip educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. At Liberty, you won’t just get a degree – you can become equipped to live out biblical ethics in your education career.

We don’t just train educators – we train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. It’s about who you are and who you aspire to become. You can add to your skill set, broaden your professional capacity, and make a bigger impact on your students with a general education master’s degree from Liberty University.

What Will You Study in Our Online General Education Degree Program?

In this program, you’ll complete a set of core education courses. You’ll also be able to combine classes from different areas of study, such as special education, English, history, elementary education, leadership, or urban education. With our online college general education courses, you can tailor your degree to match your interests and career goals.

Learn how to implement curriculum changes that promote student achievement. Within your core courses, you’ll study topics like behavior management, educational research, and the historical development of education in America. You’ll also develop your own classroom philosophy and explore the moral purpose of education.

The education field is always changing – so it’s vital that you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments. Our courses explore best practices for implementing technology in the classroom. You will also complete case studies that promote professional growth and development. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to develop curriculum and instruction strategies that help students thrive.

Partner with us and prepare to lead with excellence in your school.

Potential Career Opportunities

This is a flexible degree that can help equip you for many different jobs and educational settings. Some of the roles you may qualify for after earning your MEd in General Education degree include:

Educational consultant
General education teacher*
Instructional coordinator

*The MEd in General Education does not lead to teacher licensure. However, this program may be a good fit for licensed teachers or for students who do not need state licensure to teach at a private school.

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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 Information for Our Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction – General Education Degree

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. 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.

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.

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 – $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

What is a general education degree?

Our general education courses online dive into a wide variety of relevant topics. Rather than studying a particular area of education, you can develop a broad skill set that will be useful in a variety of career paths. Upon graduation, you could work in elementary, secondary, or higher education. Our program can help equip you to serve students of all backgrounds and pursue various teaching and school leadership roles.

Does this program have any special financial benefits?

While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. At $430 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s MEd program is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.

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

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