Transfer Credit Opportunity for Gordon College Graduates
At Liberty, we know that you have worked hard for the college credit you’ve earned — and we’re committed to helping you transfer in as many credits as possible toward your degree. If you have earned an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership degree from Gordon College, you can transfer 27 of your earned credits into our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program.
Both Liberty University and Gordon College seek to train up service-minded men and women who can lead with skill, intellect, and integrity in their workplaces and communities. Because of this similarity, Liberty is proud to offer a way for Gordon College graduates to further their education for less. Here’s how it works:
- Transfer in 27 credits from your Gordon College Ed.S. in Educational Leadership degree to Liberty’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership — which means you’ll be 50% of the way to graduation!
- Complete only 27 more credits to finish your Ed.D. at Liberty University and earn your degree in just 1.5 years.
Available Ed.D. Degree Programs
Become a Leader of Distinction in Education with One of Our Online Doctoral Programs in Education
Reach the pinnacle of your profession and impact the field of education with one of Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees. In our online Ed.D. programs, you’ll study education administration, curriculum development, learning theory, and the latest research to gain the advanced knowledge you’ll need to positively influence the world of education.
Additionally, you’ll conduct your own research and contribute new knowledge to the field with a capstone project. Liberty’s online doctorate in education is a model of high academic standards and leadership in education, and it can provide you with the specialized skills necessary to become an effective educational administrator, university faculty member, senior-level educational leader, or educational policymaker.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- All of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Our doctoral programs can prepare you for careers or career advancement in various school and administrative settings within the field of education.
- Our School of Education is committed to providing quality education based on the principles of God’s Word.
Potential Careers for Ed.D. Graduates
- Curriculum specialist
- Elementary educator
- Gifted-student instructor
- Instructional supervisor
- Middle school educator
- Researcher
- School administrator
- Secondary school educator
- Special education instructor
- University professor
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Additionally, all of our School of Education initial and advanced licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This means you can be confident you are investing in an industry-recognized credential that will help you meet your goals.
What Are the Benefits of Earning a Doctor of Education at 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.
- Liberty University’s state-of-the-art online learning environment offers you a wide variety of learning methods, including simulations, recorded lectures, digital collaboration tools, and more to help you engage with your studies and learn practical teaching skills.
- 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.
- With an online doctorate in education, you may be eligible for higher pay than those who hold a master’s degree alone.
- You can network with your peers and professors while pursuing one of our online Ed.D. programs during optional on-campus intensives as you develop your writing and research for the final capstone project phase.
- Completing an online Ed.D. gives you a terminal educational credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.
