Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Ed.

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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education

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Advance in Your Career with an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education

Working at the postgraduate level, you will be immersed in advanced studies of learning theory and research, learn cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques, and develop a highly-effective curriculum based on industry best practices. With an Education Specialist degree, you can go beyond teaching and course development to step into the role of an administrator, analyze and correct institutional-level education challenges, and become an expert in K-12 or higher education instruction.

Liberty University’s 100% online Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education will help you examine research and instructional approaches for managing student behaviors effectively with an emphasis on individualized, classroom, and school-wide behavior support. This program addresses curriculum function, development, and evaluation, as well as provides a detailed overview of technology usage in the school.

What Will You Learn in Our Online Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Degree Program?

  • Issues and trends in technology and learning
  • Technology and diversity
  • Theories of educational leadership

The online Ed.S. program is designed to give a core understanding of advanced research, theory, and assessment skills to enhance student’s previous graduate studies in education while providing an opportunity to specialize in more advanced roles. You will be able to choose educational leadership courses that will prepare you with leadership principles and ethics, as well as essential skills in public relations and conflict resolution.

Potential Career Options with an Education Specialist Degree

  • Educational consultant
  • High school educator
  • School administrator

Our Online Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • 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 online education specialist degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • You can complete our Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree online in as little as 1 year.

Military Benefits for the Secondary Education Ed.S. Degree

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate 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)
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Available Online

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 24, 2024

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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