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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction

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Master Instructional Planning with Our Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program 

Do you want to advance your teaching expertise to help schools and colleges create a more effective learning environment? By pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction, you will be equipped to assess your school’s needs and help develop evidence-based, real-world solutions that will empower your students to succeed. You can make a difference in the lives of students and further your career through Liberty University’s 100% online doctoral degree in education.

Liberty’s online doctorate in education is designed to give you the expertise in education administration, research, curriculum development, and learning theory you need to engage with cutting-edge research and adopt new methods to improve your approach to the classroom. Our program allows you to tailor classes toward your specific areas of interest so that you can focus your studies on skills that will best help you in your current role, or branch out to a new one.

As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. Liberty’s online Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction will give a balanced, in-depth study of essential education skills rooted in a Christian worldview. With our curriculum and instruction program, you can be confident that you will be equipped to create a safe, fun, and effective learning environment for your students and make an impact for Christ in your field.

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What Will You Learn in Our Online Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) – Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program?

  • Learn advanced educational theories that promote effective teaching.
  • Gain applicable classroom management tools and resources for your teaching practice.
  • Design curriculum course guides that will benefit various student types.
  • Analyze cutting-edge research so that you can better understand the needs of the student.

Potential Careers with an Ed.D. Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

  • Curriculum specialist
  • Instructional supervisor
  • School administrator
  • University professor

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Program Benefits

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ed.D. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • You can complete this doctorate degree in as little as 2.5 years.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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No tuition increase for 9 years

While most universities have continued to increase the cost of tuition over the years, we haven’t so that advanced education is accessible for all.

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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”

Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision

“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”

Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy

“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”

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