Initial Licensure Option for EdS/EdD
ALSO refer to Licensure Test Requirements and Gate Requirements at
www.liberty.edu/advisingguide
Additional courses required for initial licensure by program; may take two for 600-700 level electives:
Elementary
- Content competencies required
- Intensives required: EDUC 532, 623 (and EDUC 741)
- *Additional courses: EDUC 530, 531, 554, 556
- Student teaching: EDUC 590 or 591
Special education
- No content competencies required
- Intensives required: EDUC 622, 623 (and EDUC 741)
- *Additional courses: EDUC 524, 525, 530, 554
- Student teaching: EDUC 590 or 591
Secondary
- Content competencies required
- Intensives required: EDUC 623, 673 (and EDUC 741)
- *Additional courses: EDUC 535, 556, 695 or graduate content course
- Student teaching: EDUC 590 or 591
*Initial Licensure Evaluation: Any courses equivalent to above that were taken in master’s degree can
be used to meet licensure requirements except intensives or student teaching (highlighted above).
- Form will be prepared similar to Advanced Licensure Evaluation (for submission to
licensurecourse@liberty.edu )
Future: EDUC 532 course number will change to 632 (can be used as a 600-700 level elective in EdS by
individual approval in the meantime)