Ed.S. in Curr. & Instruction – Online Teaching/Learning

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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning

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Advance Your Career and Branch Into Online Instruction with Liberty’s Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning

Are you an experienced educator or someone looking to get a start in teaching or curriculum development? Do you have a passion for serving students, and are you interested in teaching students online? If so, Liberty University’s online Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning may be a great fit for you. This degree program is offered 100% online with no required intensives, meaning you’ll be able to pursue your education from the comfort of home.

Our Education Specialist degrees are designed to prepare competent, effective leaders who model high standards. This degree program can help you pursue a new role as an administrator*, curriculum specialist, or online instructor. Our Ed.S. is backed by our decades of experience in distance education, expert professors, and a wide variety of research resources.

*This role may require licensure. The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning is a non-licensure program.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.S. Program in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning?

We understand that sometimes, it just isn’t possible to put your life on pause to take residential courses. With no set login times and a 100% online format, we have designed a program that fits you and your schedule. You can make time for the people and things that are most important in your life while learning more about:

  • Best practices for teaching and learning in the online environment
  • Current issues and trends in learning technologies and curriculum
  • How to design and develop online courses

In this degree program, you’ll study curriculum theory, curriculum change, advanced writing and research, and advanced learning theory and research. You’ll also study various theories of educational leadership, conduct educational research, and much more!

Potential Careers for Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning Graduates

  • College administrator
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Instructional supervisor
  • School administrator*
  • Teacher*

*This role may require licensure. The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning is a non-licensure program.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Education Specialist Degree with Liberty University

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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your 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 this Ed.S. program in as little as 1 year!

Military Benefits

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 Ed.S. and Ed.D. 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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