Ph.D. in Education – Educational Law

What Will You Study in Our Doctorate in Educational Law?

• Design and implementation of original research in education
• Educational law with emphasis on special education and related topics
• Evaluation of educational theories for professional and academic application
• Evidence-based leadership, research, and teacher preparation practices in educational law
• Legal policy and learner development in education
• Use of advanced educational technology for student engagement and dissertation development

Liberty University’s core education courses can help you enhance your knowledge of education policy, structure, theories, and educational law. Because educational law is just as critical as educational leadership in the managing of academic institutions, this program will focus on key areas of leadership with an emphasis on educational law. Our courses in the Ph.D. in Education – Educational Law online program can help you develop new skills as you learn strategic management solutions to common leadership problems in organizations.

Potential Career Opportunities for Ph.D. in Education – Educational Law Graduates

• Education advocate
• Education survey researcher
• Educational policy legislator
• K-12 administrator
• University administrator
• University professor

Benefits of Our Ph.D. in Educational Law Degree

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 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! 
• The Doctor of Philosophy in Education program can help you develop educational management skills and foster leadership in your teachers and students.
• The Ph.D. online program includes an integrated dissertation process. This allows you to work toward your final research project while completing your regular coursework.
• Completing the Ph.D. online program’s dissertation can empower you to make a unique impact in education research that can become the basis for publications, curriculum and instruction products, and other publishing opportunities.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $375/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $375/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

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