Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - General Education (Non-Licensure)

Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - General Education (Non-Licensure)

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

This is a non-licensure degree and is not a state-approved program. Completion of this degree will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state. If you would like to be eligible for a VA state teaching license or work through reciprocity guidelines to be eligible for a license or certificate in another state, you must complete one of our state-approved programs. Refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide
Advanced Education Core Courses
EDUC 604Foundations of Education3
EDUC 630Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement3
EDUC 671Curriculum Evaluation3
EDUC 673Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction3
Choose one of the following:
EDUC 547The Differentiated Classroom3
EDUC 624Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning3
Total Hours18
 
 
General Education Cognate
Choose 15 credit hours of any 500-600 level EDUC courses 1
Total Hours0
1

Choose any 500-600 level EDUC or EDSP course except those with program restrictions. EDUC 530 ( c.h.), EDUC 554 ( c.h.), EDSP 521 Foundations of Exceptionality (3 c.h.), EDSP 524 Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms (3 c.h.), and EDSP 525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3 c.h.) should be taken as electives for those seeking the Special Education General Curriculum Add On endorsement; EDSP 521 Foundations of Exceptionality (3 c.h.), EDSP 522 Special Education and Disability Law (3 c.h.), EDSP 525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3 c.h.), and EDSP 529 Employment, Community, and Independent Living (3 c.h.) should be taken as electives for those seeking the CTE: Transition & Special Needs Add On endorsement. EDSP 688 Initial Licensure Practicum in Special Education II (0 c.h.) (0 credit, 45 hour practicum) is also a required course for either add-on endorsement.

 
Professional Courses
EDUC 518Educational Research and Assessment3
EDUC 696Current Issues in Education Capstone3
Total Hours6
Gate Courses
EDGT 674School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Non-Licensure0
EDGT 678School of Education Gate 2 –Graduate Non-Licensure0
EDGT 680School of Education Gate 3 – Non-Licensure0
Total Hours0

Note

  • No residency 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
  • 2.5 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

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
EDUC 518 Educational Research and Assessment 3
EDUC 547
or EDUC 624
 The Differentiated Classroom
or Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
 3
EDUC 604 Foundations of Education 3
EDGT 674 School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Non-Licensure 0
EDGT 678 School of Education Gate 2 –Graduate Non-Licensure 0
 Hours9
Second Semester
EDUC 630 Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement 3
EDUC Elective 1 3
EDUC Elective 1 3
 Hours9
Second Year
First Semester
EDUC 671 Curriculum Evaluation 3
EDUC Elective 1 3
EDUC Elective 1 3
EDGT 680 School of Education Gate 3 – Non-Licensure 0
 Hours9
Second Semester
EDUC 673 Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction 3
EDUC 696 Current Issues in Education Capstone 3
EDUC Elective 1 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours36
1

Choose any 500-600 level EDUC or EDSP course except those with program restrictions. EDLC 530, EDLC 554, EDSP 521, EDSP 524, and EDSP 525 should be taken as electives for those seeking the Special Education General Curriculum Add On endorsement; EDSP 521, EDSP 522, EDSP 525, and EDSP 529 should be taken as electives for those seeking the CTE: Transition & Special Needs Add On endorsement. EDSP 688 (0 credit, 45 hour practicum) is also a required course for either add-on endorsement.

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