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Master of Religious Education
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Religious Education program is the professional theological degree in Christian education and discipleship ministries, and is well-suited for individuals seeking a broad, foundational graduate degree in church ministry. This program is designed to equip men and women called by God to serve as professional Christian workers in such capacities as associate pastor, discipleship pastor and small group pastor, as well as other positions that require a general knowledge of church educational programs and discipleship ministries. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Master of Religious Education program include:
- Discipleship Ministries
- Ministry of Teaching
- Christian Leadership
- Small Group Ministries
- Strategic Driven Ministries
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Elementary Education - Master of Arts in Teaching
Liberty University's Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Elementary Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in elementary education. Along with core courses in this program, you will study math, natural sciences, language acquisition and reading skills in order to obtain your specialization for licensure, and you will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Elementary Education MAT program include:
- Teaching Mathematics
- Teaching the Natural and Social Sciences
- Reading and Language Acquisition
- Language Acquisition and Instruction
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Secondary Education - Master of Arts in Teaching
Liberty University's Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Secondary Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in secondary education. Along with core courses in this program, you will study behavior management, curriculum development and other classes that pertain to your competency in order to obtain your specialization for licensure, and you will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Secondary Education MAT program include:
- Principles of Behavior Management
- Curriculum and Methods for Middle School
- Secondary Instructional Procedures
- Teaching Content Area Reading
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Special Education - Master of Arts in Teaching
Liberty University's Master of Arts in Teaching, with a specialization in Special Education is specifically geared toward individuals with no prior teaching experience who are interested in gaining initial teaching licensure in special education. Along with core courses in this program, you will study behavior management, educational assessment and intervention, collaboration for special transitions, and build strategies for successful inclusive classrooms. In addition, you will complete your student teaching requirement in the area in which you are seeking licensure. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is required, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for initial licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Special Education MAT program include:
- Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms
- Collaborating for Successful Transitions
- Educational Assessment and Intervention
- Principles of Behavior Management
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Administration and Supervision - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education program - Administration and Supervision prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills in community relations, school law, financial management, and administration. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Courses in the Administration and Supervision MEd program include:
- School Administration
- School-Community Relations
- School Law
- School Finance and Management
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Program Specialist - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education - Program Specialist program prepares you for effective leadership in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become a program specialist, focusing on math, reading, gifted, or early childhood. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Courses in the Program Specialist MEd program include:
- Educational Assessment and Intervention
- The Specialist and the School Program
- Current Issues in School Programs
- Supervision of Instruction
- Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms
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Program Specialist / Early Childhood Education - Master of Education
Students will have the opportunity to develop curricula for children from infancy to school entry and to develop, manage, and evaluate appropriate and effective Early Childhood Education programs. Over the course of study, students will explore how children grow, develop, learn, and change from birth to school entry and beyond. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Program Specialist / Early Childhood Education MEd program include:
- Educational Assessment and Intervention
- The Specialist and the School Program
- Current Issues in School Programs
- Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood
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Program Specialist / Gifted - Master of Education
Students will have opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge about identifying and serving students for special programs and services to develop their gifts and talents. This program will allow students to further their understanding of gifted learners, relevant educational theories, curriculum development and design, measures of assessment, and will provide educators with the knowledge and skills required to assume leadership roles in gifted education. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Program Specialist / Gifted MEd program include:
- Educational Assessment and Intervention
- The Specialist and the School Program
- Current Issues in School Programs
- Reading and Research in Gifted Education
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Program Specialist / Math - Mater of Education
This program prepares students to address critical issues in mathematics education by developing analytical perspectives for research, engaging in reflective teaching, and deepening mathematical knowledge. Students will learn to conduct basic research on the learning and teaching of mathematics - how people at all ages learn mathematics and how teachers can facilitate that learning. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Program Specialist / Math MEd program include:
- Educational Assessment and Intervention
- The Specialist and the School Program
- Current Issues in School Programs
- Teaching Mathematics
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Program Specialist / Reading - Master of Education
This program provides students with a broad foundation in teaching reading as it relates to literacy acquisition and concentrated preparation in assessment and intervention in reading and writing difficulties. Students will be prepared to teach reading and writing to struggling readers both individually and in small groups and to provide literacy instruction in pull-out programs, inclusion classrooms, and regular classrooms. There will be an integration of rigorous, evidence-based phonics training with authentic literacy-encompassing word recognition, reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development, spelling, and expressive writing. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Program Specialist / Reading MEd program include:
- Educational Assessment and Intervention
- The Specialist and the School Program
- Current Issues in School Programs
- Reading and Language Acquisition
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Teaching and Learning - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education - Teaching and Learning program prepares you for teaching in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on general, elementary, middle or special education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning MEd program include:
- Advanced Educational Psychology
- Understanding Educational Research and Assessment
- Foundations of Exceptionality
- Leadership and Supervision in Education
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Teaching and Learning / Elementary Education - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education - Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in elementary education prepares you for teaching in Christian, public and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on elementary education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning / Elementary Education MEd program include:
- Teaching Mathematics
- Reading and Language Acquisition
- Teaching Science in the Elementary School
- Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
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Teaching and Learning / General Education - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education - Teaching and Learning program prepares you for teaching in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on general, elementary, middle or special education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning / General Education MEd program include:
- Advanced Educational Psychology
- Understanding Educational Research and Assessment
- Foundations of Exceptionality
- Leadership and Supervision in Education
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Teaching and Learning / Secondary Education - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education - Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in middle grades education prepares you for teaching in Christian, public, and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on middle grades education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning / Secondary Education MEd program include:
- Professional Development in Middle Grades Education
- Young Adolescents, Schools and Communities
- Middle Grades Curriculum and Methods
- Teaching Mathematics
- Reading and Language Acquisition
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Teaching and Learning / Special Education - Master of Education
Liberty University's Master of Education - Teaching and Learning program with a concentration in special education prepares you for teaching in Christian, public and private schools. You will master skills to become an effective teacher, focusing on special education. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for a K-12 school position or those with a desire to further their education and pursue either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. A three-credit hour student teaching internship is a required part of the M.Ed. program, and on-campus intensives may be required. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a state-approved program for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning / Special Education MEd program include:
- Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms
- Collaborating for Successful Transitions
- Educational Assessment for Special Needs
- Classroom Management
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Teaching and Learning / Technology and Online Instruction - Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning with an Education Technology Concentration is a specialized program for educators who want to be on the cutting edge. Second Life and cutting-edge technology will be used to help professors as well as instructional technologists and designers understand how to integrate the latest updates in technology into higher education today. Graduates will be well-prepared to excel in the technology field in the education sector and will have mastered skills in great demand in higher education today.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning / Technology and Online Instruction MEd program include:
- Technology and Diversity
- Foundations of Educational Technology & Online Learning
- Principles of Design and Management in Online Learning
- Leadership in Educational Technology
- Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
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Educational Specialist (EDS) - Post Master's
Liberty University's Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Courses provide specialized-preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. Students will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or who has a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. Students of this program may choose a specialized cognate area along with their core courses in educational leadership. This program is accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accreditation, and is a state-approved program for school licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Post-Master's Educational Specialist program include:
- Theories and Research in Educational
Psychology
- Leadership Principles and Ethics
- Advanced Education Statistics
- Advanced Research and Writing
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Educational Leadership - Educational Specialist
Liberty University's Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education, while specifically focusing on leadership skills and best practices. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or those wishing to pursue a doctoral degree. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Educational Leadership EdS program include:
- Educational Leadership and Public Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Systems Analysis
- Advanced School Law
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Teaching and Learning - Educational Specialist
Liberty University's Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education while specifically focusing on teaching and learning strategies, trends and best practices. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or those who have a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning EdS program include:
- Issues and Trends in Exceptionality
- Curriculum Theory
- Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
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Doctor of Education
Liberty University's Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher education. The program aims to develop competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. You will focus on classes specializing in educational leadership, leadership development and best practices. Specialized courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Three on-campus intensives are required in addition to a final dissertation defense. As a student of this program you may choose a concentration in educational leadership or teaching and learning. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Doctor of Education program include:
- Theories and Research in Educational Psychology
- Theories of Historical and Social Foundations
- Leadership Principles and Ethics
- Advanced Education Statistics
- Quantitative Methods of Research
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Doctor of Education / Educational Leadership
Liberty University's Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher education. The program aims to develop competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. You will focus on classes specializing in educational leadership, leadership development and best practices. Specialized courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Three on-campus intensives are required in addition to a final dissertation defense. As a student of this program you may choose a concentration in educational leadership or teaching and learning. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Educational Leadership Doctor of Education program include:
- Educational Leadership and Public Relations
- Systems Analysis
- Conflict Resolutions
- Advanced School Law
- Issues and Trends in Educational Leadership
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Doctor of Education / Teaching and Learning
Liberty University's Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher education, developing competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. You will focus on classes specializing in teaching and learning skills and best practices. Specialized courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Three on-campus intensives are required, in addition to a final dissertation defense. As a student of this program you may choose a concentration in educational leadership or teaching and learning. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
Courses in the Teaching and Learning Doctor of Education program include:
- Issues and Trends in Exceptionality
- Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
- Conflict Resolutions
- Curriculum Theory
- Investigations in Curriculum Change
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