Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - Special Education (Non-Licensure)
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.
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 Administration & Supervision license or a 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Advanced Education Courses | ||
| EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 671 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 673 | Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 547 | The Differentiated Classroom | 3 |
| or EDUC 624 | Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning | |
| Professional Courses | ||
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 696 | Current Issues in Education Capstone | 3 |
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 615 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Non-Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 625 | School of Education Gate 2 –Graduate Non-Licensure | 0 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Cognate | ||
| EDUC 621 | Educational Assessment for Special Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 626 | Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 628 | Communication, Language and Sensory Aspects for Autism | 3 |
| EDUC 629 | Technology and Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 639 | Trends and Issues in Educational Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EDGT 615 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Non-Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 625 | School of Education Gate 2 –Graduate Non-Licensure | 0 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 621 | Educational Assessment for Special Needs | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDUC 547 or EDUC 624 | The Differentiated Classroom or Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 626 | Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 628 | Communication, Language and Sensory Aspects for Autism | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| EDUC 629 | Technology and Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 639 | Trends and Issues in Educational Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| EDUC 671 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 673 | Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 696 | Current Issues in Education Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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No residency required
All applicable prerequisites must be met