You don't have to fit life around your education, but instead
with Liberty University Online, you can fit your education around
your life. This means that you can earn an accelerated,
accredited degree when and where you are-no night classes,
no commuting. It's simple, flexible and of course, Christian. If
you want to make a difference in your life, but not interrupt it,
Liberty's program is perfect for you!
Liberty is the world's largest evangelical university, and has
been ranked in the top 10 in the nation of all online
universities by the Online Education Database for two years in a
row. With a population of over 59,000 students from around the world, more than 47,000 of those study online. We are committed
to providing students with core values and the highest quality
education in a distinctly Christian environment. More than 35
degree programs are offered.
Doctor of Education (EdD)*
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Liberty University's Doctor of Education program provides
advanced training for individuals, like you, seeking positions in
higher education, developing competent and effective leaders with
a Christian world view who will model high academic standards and
assume a leadership role in the field of education. Specialized
courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating
role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education
system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal,
college instructor, or another academic position requiring strong
leadership and decision-making abilities. Three on campus
intensives are required, in addition to your final dissertation
defense. This program is approved through the National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Specializations Offered
- Teaching & Learning
- Educational Leadership
Potential Career Options
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Supervisor
- School Administrator
- Teacher
- College Administrator
- College professor
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two
years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools
by Get Educated.com
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound
moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program
offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational
field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online
courses
Education Specialist (EdS)*
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Liberty University's Educational Specialist program is designed
to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education.
Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking
credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. You
will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role
in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system.
This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator,
like you, seeking a salary increase or who has a desire to pursue
a doctoral degree. As a student of this program you may choose a
specialized cognate area along with your core courses in
educational leadership. This program is approved through the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Specializations Offered
- Teaching & Learning
- Educational Leadership
Potential Career Options
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Supervisor
- School Administrator
- Teacher
- College Administrator
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two
years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools
by Get Educated.com
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound
moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program
offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational
field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online
courses
Master of Arts in Teaching*
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Liberty University's Master of Arts in Teaching is specifically
geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who
are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in
elementary education, secondary education, or special education.
Along with core courses in this program, you will choose one of
the three specializations for licensure, and will complete your
student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking
licensure. A 3-credit hour internship/student teaching is
required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program
is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for
initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or
endorsements.
Specializations Offered
- Elementary school teacher
- Secondary Education (Middle school / High school teacher)
- Special education teacher
"The staff (at Liberty) have been wonderful to work with... At
the age of 40+ I felt the desire to change careers and become a
teacher
I discovered that Liberty University had both a
distance learning program with initial certification and a
program in special education. The flexibility in format, the
hours that would have been spent traveling were instead spent at
home with my son, while at the same time I was completing my
degree. The staff have been wonderful to work with and I sing
their praises to everyone I meet. Thank the Lord for Liberty
University!"
- Karen Deaner, Master of Education
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two
years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools
by Get Educated.com
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound
moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program
offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational
field or work in licensed teaching positions
Master of Education (MEd)*
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Liberty University's Master of Education program prepares you for
effective leadership in Christian, public and private schools.
Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking
credentials for a K12 school position or those with a
desire to further their education and pursue either an EdS or
EdD. Along with core courses, you choose a specialization to gain
in-depth knowledge in your chosen field. Specializations include
Administration and Supervision, Teaching and Learning, Program
Specialist, School Counseling. A 3 credit hour internship/student
teaching is a required part of the MEd program, and on-campus
intensives may be required.
This program is approved through the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a
state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with
other states) or endorsements.
Specialties Offered
-Administration and Supervision
-Program Specialist
- Early Childhood
- Gifted
- Mathematics
- Reading
-School Counseling
-Teaching & Learning
- Elementary Education
- General Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Potential Career Placement
- School administration
- School counseling
- Educational ministries
- Advanced licensure for already licensed teachers
- Program specialists in gifted learning, math and reading
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two
years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools
by Get Educated.com
- NCATE Accredited
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound
moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program
offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational
field or work in licensed teaching positions
- Nationally acclaimed Education faculty teaching online
courses
Master of Religious Education
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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Religious
Education program is the professional theological degree in
Christian education and discipleship ministries, and is
well-suited for individuals seeking a broad, foundational
graduate degree in church ministry. This program is designed to
equip men and women called by God to serve as professional
Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor,
discipleship pastor and small group pastor, as well as other
positions that require a general knowledge of church educational
programs and discipleship ministries.
Potential Career Options
- Christian Educator
- Christian School administrator
- Church Education administrator
- Curriculum director
- Instructional supervisor
- Sunday School administrator
Key points:
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two
years in a row
- Rated as one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools
by Get Educated.com
- Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program
offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online Seminary program
offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in their chosen area
of ministry
- Nationally acclaimed Seminary faculty teaching online courses
Bachelor of Science in Education
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Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Education program
approaches the discipline of education from a Christian
perspective to provide you with a firm foundation from which to
understand educational development and behavior. You will gain
insight into the development and influence of a Christian
worldview in education, as well as study current educational
trends practiced in today's private and public schools. While
this program will not license you, you will learn the skills
necessary to work in a Christian or public school, as well as
effectively prepare you for Master's level licensing programs.
Potential Career Fields
- Christian School teacher
- Nursery / Preschool teachers
- School administration
- Educational ministries
- Educational organizations
- Non-licensed teaching opportunities
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Key points:
- Nationally renowned education program offered from a sound
moral and biblical perspective
- Most cost-effective, accredited online education program
offered by a national educational institution
- Effectively prepares students to serve in the educational
field or work in non-licensed teaching positions
- Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two
years in a row
Associate of Arts in Education
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Liberty University'sฎ Associate Arts in Education program
approaches the discipline of education from a Christian
perspective to provide you with a firm foundation from which to
understand educational development and behavior. While it does
not prepare you for licensure, the Associate Arts in Education
degree serves to provide a foundation of education that can
assist a student in continuing into our BS in Education. The
program also provides theories and methodology of Christian
education that will assist those who will work in Christian,
private and public child care facilities, churches and home.
* Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online
programs with licensure requirements.
