Master of Arts in Educational Studies

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Online Master’s in Educational Studies Program?

• Contemporary issues in educational policy
• Educational research and assessment
• Learning theory
• Trends and issues in educational technology

In this program, you’ll take several core education classes that are designed to help you develop a strong knowledge base for your career. These core courses cover everything from the historical development of education to practical skills for use in the classroom.

Additionally, you can customize your degree by selecting 2 areas of study in different education topics – so you can take courses that align with your interests and career goals. Some of the areas you can choose from include early childhood education, online learning, educational leadership, and urban education. By completing 2 unique areas of study, you can personalize your degree program and develop the specialized skills you need to pursue exciting, rewarding job opportunities.

Lastly, you’ll complete a capstone course, which can help you synthesize your knowledge and address current challenges in the field of education.

Potential Careers for Educational Studies Master’s Program Graduates

• Curriculum specialist
• Educational consultant
• Online educator
• Private school administrator
• Private school teacher

Please note: The M.A. in Educational Studies is a non-licensure program.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online M.A. in Educational Studies 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.
• While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have lowered tuition for our Master of Arts in Educational Studies program. At $415 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s graduate education programs are available at one of the lowest tuition rates in the country.
• You can complete this educational studies master’s program in as little as 1.5 years!

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
• 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)