Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

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Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

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Our Online Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction Equips You to Lead in the Classroom

Liberty University’s 100% online Executive Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to help educational professionals gain the additional knowledge they need to plan and manage the diversity of K-12 classrooms. Our Executive Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction also provides a seamless transition to our Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program, which allows you to continue on to a corresponding doctoral degree.

This certificate is geared toward those interested in advanced theories in curriculum and instruction but are short on time or the resources to commit to a full degree. You will enhance your knowledge of teaching and learning as well as prepare for more responsibility by gaining knowledge of educational leadership styles and how they can influence the school environment.

Military Tuition Discount

If you have served in the military, we want to go above and beyond to show you our gratitude. That’s why we designed our 21-credit-hour certificates to work especially well for you. Earning an Executive Certificate makes you eligible for our military alumni doctoral discount — you’ll receive the discounted $275/credit hour military rate both during the certificate and later during the corresponding doctoral degree after you roll over your completed credits.*

If your plans to earn a doctoral degree lie further in the future, each certificate also stands on its own as a professional development credential, setting you apart from your peers and giving you the flexibility to start a doctoral degree whenever you’re ready. It’s one more way we show our appreciation.

Even if you later decide to pursue a doctoral degree in a different subject area, you’ll still receive a discounted rate during your doctorate as long as you’ve previously completed an Executive Certificate.*

*In order to retain a discounted rate, the doctoral degree must be started within 2 years of completing the Executive Certificate.

Please note: The $275/credit hour rate only applies to select education certificates/programs.

What Will You Learn in our Online Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction?

  • Advanced learning theory and research   
  • Issues and trends in curriculum and instruction  
  • Theories of educational leadership

Our Executive Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction develops educators with a Christian worldview who want to bring positive change while educating the next generation of leaders. Our program starts with instruction in the current theories and research within education. Understanding how to manage classrooms and deal with at-risk students is essential, as well as how to motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Our experienced professors will guide you through the process of academic research and how to use it to expand your knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

 

Benefits of the Online Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

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 Executive Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction 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 online Executive Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction in 2 to 3 semesters.

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 graduate 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page
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Credit Hours

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Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total

Next Start Date

Jan 13, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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