Ed.S. in Educational Research

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Ed.S. – Educational Research?

• Discover data analysis techniques and prepare to handle complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Explore how research influences educational policy and practice.
• Learn to conduct research responsibly and ethically, particularly in educational settings.
• Prepare to develop and evaluate educational programs and policies.
• Work toward proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, learning how to design, conduct, and analyze educational research effectively.

The program reaches its culmination with a capstone course that’s designed to offer a comprehensive look at contemporary educational research and its application as a tool for inquiry. In this course, you will be tasked with applying your professional writing abilities to a final research project for the Ed.S. program. This involves composing and submitting an article for publication, allowing you to practically implement the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program.

Potential Careers for Educational Research Ed.S. Graduates

• Education instructor
• Educational consultant
• Private business consultant
• Researcher at a university or think tank
• University administrator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Educational Research 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:

• 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 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.
• This Ed.S. program is offered 100% online, so you can stay committed to your family, work, and community while furthering your education.

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. 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)