Curriculum & Instruction (Ed.S.)
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 teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Education Theory Courses | ||
| EDUC 701 | Advanced Learning Theory and Research | 3 |
| EDUC 703 | Theories of Historical and Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| or EDUC 741 | Philosophy of Leadership in Diverse Educational Settings | |
| Curriculum & Instruction Courses | ||
| Choose 9 credit hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Issues & Trends in Learning Technologies | ||
| Issues and Trends in Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Curriculum Theory | ||
| Investigations in Curriculum Change | ||
| Research in Curriculum Design and Development | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Choose 9 credit hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Online Course Design and Development | ||
| Teaching and Learning in the Online Environment | ||
| Current Issues and Trends in Online Education | ||
| Program Design and Assessment | ||
| Research & Evaluation Courses | ||
| EDUC 750 | Survey of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 798 | Advanced Research and Writing 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Capstone course to be taken in the final semester.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 30 hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree 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 one grade 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 | |
| EDUC 701 | Advanced Learning Theory and Research | 3 |
| EDUC 703 or EDUC 741 | Theories of Historical and Social Foundations of Education or Philosophy of Leadership in Diverse Educational Settings | 3 |
| Curriculm and Instruction Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Education Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDUC 750 | Survey of Educational Research | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Education Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Education Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDUC 798 | Advanced Research and Writing | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Choose one course from the following: EDUC 730, EDUC 735, EDUC 771, EDUC 871, or EDUC 872.
- 2
Choose one course from the following: EDUC 772, EDUC 773, EDUC 774, or EDUC 778.
All applicable prerequisites must be met