Administration & Supervision (M.Ed.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
A current initial teaching license and the accompanying two years of experience with that license is necessary before beginning this program. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. After completion of the required program coursework (including internship), the passing of licensure tests, and a third year of experience, the graduate of this program would be eligible for adding the VA state licensure endorsement. Please refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Administration & Supervision Courses | ||
| EDAS 640 | School Administration 1 | 3 |
| EDAS 646 | School-Community Relations | 3 |
| EDAS 647 | School Law | 3 |
| EDAS 648 | School Finance and Management | 3 |
| EDUC 638 | Leadership in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 644 | School Leadership in Diverse Settings | 3 |
| Advanced Education Courses | ||
| EDAS 641 | Supervision of Instruction 2 | 3 |
| EDAS 645 | Foundations for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 622 | Educational Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 672 | Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) | 3 |
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 601 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| or EDGT 616 | School of Education Gate 1 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | |
| EDGT 602 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
| or EDGT 626 | School of Education Gate 2 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | |
| EDGT 603 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 3 | 0 |
| Field Experience Courses | ||
| EDAS 588 | Practicum I – School Administration 1,4 | 0 |
| EDAS 688 | Practicum II – School Administration 2,4 | 0 |
| EDAS 699 | Internship 4 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
- 2
- 3
Passing score for SLLA required.
- 4
Background check clearance required.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EDGT 601 or EDGT 616 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure or School of Education Gate 1 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | 0 |
| EDGT 602 or EDGT 626 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure or School of Education Gate 2 - Graduate Advanced Licensure - Opt Out | 0 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 622 | Educational Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| EDUC 638 | Leadership in Educational Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDAS 588 | Practicum I – School Administration 1 | 0 |
| EDAS 640 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAS 645 | Foundations for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDAS 647 | School Law | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDAS 641 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EDAS 646 | School-Community Relations | 3 |
| EDAS 688 | Practicum II – School Administration 1 | 0 |
| EDUC 644 | School Leadership in Diverse Settings | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| EDAS 648 | School Finance and Management | 3 |
| EDGT 603 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 2 | 0 |
| EDUC 672 | Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| EDAS 699 | Internship 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Background check clearance required.
- 2
Passing score for SLLA required.
All applicable prerequisites must be met