Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology – AI

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology Program?

• Approaches to data-informed decision-making and their role in shaping instructional design strategies
• Ethical considerations related to the use of artificial intelligence in educational and training environments
• How to evaluate and apply current and emerging AI technologies to support instruction, assessment, and learner engagement
• Methods for integrating AI-supported tools into learning design, including personalization and feedback systems

You’ll also explore advanced educational research and engage in doctoral-level writing. The program includes an applied research sequence focused on real-world challenges in instructional design and educational technology, allowing you to investigate a topic aligned with your professional interests and contribute to ongoing conversations within the field.

Potential Careers for Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology Graduates

• Corporate training leader
• Educational consultant
• Educational technology director
• Instructional designer
• K–12 administrator*
• University faculty or administrator

*Some positions may require licensure. The Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology is a non-licensure program.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology Degree 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 as 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 instructional design and technology – artificial intelligence 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 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)