Education Specialist Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Education
Expand Your Knowledge with an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education
Working at the postgraduate level, you can become immersed in advanced studies of learning theory and research, study cutting-edge institutional-level testing and measurement techniques, and have the chance to develop a curriculum based on industry best practices. With an Education Specialist degree, you can go beyond teaching and course development to have the potential to pursue positions in areas like administration, analysis, and correction of institutional-level education challenges, and provide guidance for K-12 or higher education instruction.
Liberty University’s 100% online Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education can help you examine research and instructional approaches for managing student behaviors effectively by focusing on individualized, classroom, and school-wide behavior support. This program addresses curriculum function, development, and evaluation, and provides a detailed overview of technology use in the school.
What Will You Study 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 provide a core understanding of advanced research, theory, and assessment skills to enhance your previous graduate studies in education while offering the opportunity to specialize in more advanced roles. You will be able to choose educational leadership courses that can help prepare you with leadership principles and ethics, as well as essential skills in public relations and conflict resolution.
Potential Career Opportunities with an Education Specialist Degree
- Curriculum specialist
- Educational technology specialist
- Education consultant
- High school teacher*
- Instructional coordinator
- Middle school teacher*
*This is a non-licensure program. Completion of this degree will not lead to teaching certification. However, this program may be a good fit for licensed teachers or students who do not need state teaching licensure to pursue various educational leadership roles.
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:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. 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.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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 – $375 per credit hour for Ed.S. 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)
Cited tuition 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.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
May 18, 2026 | June 29, 2026
