Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instructional Design and Technology
Create Educational Materials That Foster Student Success with an Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology
Do you want to become a leader in designing and implementing educational strategies using cutting-edge technology? If so, Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instructional Design and Technology may be right for you! This program focuses on the ways you can use technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Virtual and in-person classrooms alike rely on digital tools to help students learn and retain information. With our online doctorate in instructional design, you can work to become equipped to help schools at all levels – from K-12 institutions to universities – improve and streamline their educational processes.
The online format of this program gives you the flexibility to pursue your degree while maintaining your other personal and professional commitments. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a practical way by completing a research-based capstone project. Our expert faculty will be there every step of the way, allowing you to study under their experience while helping you find your niche in the world of instructional design.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology?
- Advanced learning theory and research
- Ethics and social responsibility in the use of technology
- Implementation and assessment of multimedia learning tools
- Principles of human performance technology
This Ed.D. covers a wide array of topics, including instructional design theory, historical and philosophical foundations of education, models for instructional design and technology, and concepts of applied research methodology. Throughout the program, you can strengthen your research skills and work to become equipped to contribute to the current knowledge base in the field through your capstone project. The capstone serves as the pinnacle of your degree, allowing you to synthesize what you’ve study and develop practical solutions to real-world educational challenges.
Potential Careers for Instructional Design Doctorate Online Graduates
- Educational consultant
- Instructional coordinator
- Instructional designer
- K-12 educational technology director
- University administrator
- University professor
Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctorate in Instructional Design with Liberty University
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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
- 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.
- This program includes a capstone project, which allows you to contribute to the base of knowledge in your field and develop hands-on research skills for your career.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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 Ed.D. 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)
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“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.”
James, Master of Divinity