Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

What Will You Study in Our Educational Leadership Doctorate Degree?

• Applied research methods and evaluation
• Conflict resolution and organizational analysis
• Educational leadership theory and trends
• Historical, social, and philosophical foundations of education
• Special education administration and supervision

In this program, you can explore advanced concepts that can help prepare you to navigate and lead in educational settings of all kinds. Your studies cover the foundations of leadership, decision-making, and organizational change while helping you understand the social, ethical, and cultural factors that shape modern education. You can also examine effective communication, strategic planning, and data-driven evaluation to strengthen your ability to guide schools and institutions toward meaningful growth. Throughout your coursework, you’ll have opportunities to apply research-based insights to real-world challenges, deepening your understanding of how leadership principles influence teaching, learning, and institutional success.

Potential Career Opportunities for Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Graduates

• Curriculum specialist
• Instructional supervisor
• School administrator
• Teacher
• College administrator

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Degree 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:

• 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 Ed.D. 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).