Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education

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

With our 100% online special education area of study, you can have the chance to accelerate your training in special education administration for the K-12 level. Our special education area of study can help you develop your expertise in creating effective learning environments and supportive, fun educational tools for children with special needs to reach their full potential. Not every student excels in the same format, and that is why our Ed.S. degree aims to train you in analyzing your students’ learning behaviors and abilities and create a teaching plan best suited for them. 

As a Christian university, we implement a biblical worldview into every aspect of our academics. Hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith, so we don’t just equip students with a degree — we Train Champions for Christ who can impact the world in their sector.

Potential Career Options with an Educational Specialist Degree

• College administrator
• Curriculum specialist
• Instructional supervisor
• K-12 school administrator
• Special education teacher

After completing Liberty University’s Education Specialist degree online, you will have an advanced, postgraduate credential that will allow you to pursue leadership roles in K-12 and higher education as well as advanced, higher-order development of curriculum. The special education area of study will provide the opportunity to gain advanced expertise in K-12 education and curriculum development. The skills and knowledge gained from the online Ed.S. degree may provide opportunities in private or public schools, third-party curriculum development or learning tool development companies, or provide increased pay opportunities.

Our Online Ed.S. in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction Degree 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 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. 

Military Benefits of the Online Ed.S. in Special Education 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)