Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Ed.

What Will You Study in Our Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Degree Program?

• Curriculum Theory
• Technology and Diversity
• Theories of Leadership

Each of your education classes are designed to add another layer of knowledge to your resources for future situations. These tools can help prepare you to pursue your goals in addition to amplifying your abilities as a secondary education teacher. The training you earn during this degree has the potential to be applied in future classrooms as you cultivate your ability to educate and prepare your students for their futures. There is great reward in effecting positive impact in a student’s life.

You can study how technology can be used to reach students with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and preferences while also examining leadership theories, styles, and evidence-based practices to address challenges in today’s academic settings. In addition, you can explore the theoretical and philosophical foundations of curriculum development and implementation, helping you understand how these perspectives shape educational programs.

Potential Career Opportunities for Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Graduates

• Curriculum specialist
• High school teacher
• Researcher
• School administrator
• Secondary school educator
• University professor

Our Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Degree Program Highlights

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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Doctor of Education degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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 – $375 per credit hour for Ed.D. courses
• 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)