M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services Enhance Student Success Outside Curriculum
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Create a Lasting Impact on Students’ Lives with Liberty’s M.Ed. Degree in Student Services Online
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services is a versatile degree that you can use to pursue student support positions in K-12 education. The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services specialization is available as a non-licensure program that provides training for leadership roles in a variety of elementary, middle, and high school settings. Through our advanced courses in education, you can gain a better understanding of educational research, human development, and learning theory.
The M.Ed. degree in student services is designed as a non-licensure alternative to our master’s in school counseling degree. If you’re currently a licensed school counselor who works in a K-12 school setting and are seeking a graduate degree for career development purposes, the master’s in curriculum and instruction degree – student services may be a great fit for you.
Alternatively, if you’re seeking an initial license to teach in a K-12 setting, our Master of Arts in Teaching online degree program may be the best fit. Both our licensure and non-licensure programs are offered online, so you can remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community without the worry of having to take courses on campus.
Please note: This program is non-licensure. For a licensure–track program in school counseling, see the Master of Education – School Counseling.
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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Our Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree in Student Services?
In keeping with Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ, our School of Education is committed to providing the highest quality of Christian education possible. We are pleased to offer the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services degree as a 100% online program, so you won’t have to sacrifice all of your free time to continue your education.
In addition to offering the flexibility necessary to maintain a healthy school-life balance, the M.Ed. degree program offers you the academic rigor needed to grow as an educator. This program is also backed by a world-renowned, brick-and-mortar Christian university with years of experience helping students stand out in applicant pools. If you’re seeking a non-licensure alternative to a school counselor degree online, look no further than Liberty’s MEd in Curriculum and Instruction — Student Services.
At Liberty, we don’t just train teachers — we train driven, principled educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. We care about who you are and who you aspire to become. Through our non-licensure student services master’s degree, you can add to your skill set, broaden your professional capacity, and make a bigger impact on your students. Apply today!
What Will You Study in Our Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services?
Liberty’s education courses in the student services specialization integrate a distinctly Christian worldview. Our graduate-level online learning platform will challenge you to master a variety of topics, such as school counseling, human development, and teaching and learning methodology. You can also learn basic counseling and related educational strategies that can be utilized for student growth.
Our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services also features 15 credit hours of advanced education core courses. You will study the foundations of education, instructional methodology, technology practices, and curriculum evaluation. The student services specialization, which allows you to choose an additional 15 credit hours of student services-focused courses, is an excellent addition to the core curriculum of our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, this program requires you to complete 3 gate courses — which are essentially checkpoints at different stages in the program that are designed to ensure that you are making progress towards graduation.
It is vital for educators to be prepared to meet the needs of all students. Through this degree program, you gain a better understanding of the physical, mental, sociocultural, and spiritual aspects of human development. Partner with us and become the best student services professional that you can be.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Education counselor
- Policy and procedure developer
- Principal/assistant principal*
- School administrator
- Teacher
- University department chair
*This career may require advanced licensure, which this degree program does not provide. If you’re interested in an advanced licensure track program, check out our Master’s in Education – Administration and Supervision.
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- Licensure is not available for this program. For the licensure track, view the Master of Education in School Counseling.
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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Education Full-Time | $415/Credit |
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Graduate Education Part-Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
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Admission Information for Liberty’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Student Services Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Please note: Licensure requirements vary by state. Be sure to research the licensure requirements for becoming a teacher in your state.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this program have any special financial benefits?
We want to help you reach your goals, so we’re making our master’s degree more affordable. At $415 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s MEd online is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
What are the benefits of pursuing a program like this online?
You will benefit from networking opportunities with other educators in the program from across the country.
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