Master of Education (MEd)

The Master of Education (MEd) program is designed to prepare students for effective leadership in Christian, public and private schools. The Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Administration and Supervision, Curriculum and Instruction, Gifted Education, Special Education, School Counseling, and Reading Specialist programs may lead to Virginia licensure or endorsements.

All programs demand high academic and moral standards of students. Completion of a master’s degree in the School of Education implies thorough knowledge of the content of the student’s major.

The School of Education is certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Its licensure programs are approved by both the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education and the Association of Christian Schools International.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a broad base of professional and general knowledge.
  • Integrate skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening for effective classroom communication, peer leadership and professional involvement.
  • Design and select a variety of instructional strategies based on the developmental levels and individual needs of the learner.
  • Apply knowledge of content areas and curriculum goals to design and supervise appropriate instruction.
  • Model personal integrity and sensitivity to human needs.
  • Enhance the success of all diverse learners.
  • Manage classroom climate and procedures to motivate students and maximize learning.
  • Integrate appropriate technology and resources to support instruction and to facilitate professional development opportunities.
  • Demonstrate behaviors of a reflective practitioner and seek opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
  • Exert confident leadership as well as accept responsibility in the broad field of education.
  • Demonstrate competence as a consumer of research findings and other information technology resources.
  • Demonstrate skill in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills.

Program Format

The Master of Education is a 36 credit hour program with the exception of the School Counseling concentration which requires 48 credit hours.

The program is available in multiple delivery formats. Distance learning courses are supported through video/DVD lessons.

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Associate
  • - Accounting
  • - Business
  • - Criminal Justice
  • - Education (Non-Licensure)
  • - General Studies
  • - Management Info. Systems
  • - Psychology
  • - Religion
Bachelor's
  • - Accounting
  • - Aeronautics
  • - Business
  • - Criminal Justice
  • - Education (Non-Licensure)
  • - Management Info. Systems
  • - Multidisciplinary Studies
  • - Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • - Psychology
  • - Religion
 Master's
  • - Accounting
  • - Business Administration
  • - Christian Leadership
  • - Discipleship Ministries
  • - Divinity
  • - Pastoral Counseling
  • - Evangelism & Church Planting
  • - Education
  • - Human Services
  • - Intercultural Studies
  • - Management
  • - Management and Leadership
  • - Marketplace Chaplaincy
  • - Marriage & Family Therapy**
  • - Nursing
  • - Professional Counseling
  • - Religion
  • - Religious Education
  • - Sacred Theology
  • - Theological Studies
  • - Worship Studies
Post-Graduate
  • - Doctorate in Education
  • - Doctorate in Ministry*
  • - Educational Specialist
  • - Philosophy in Counseling*

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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.