Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction
Do you want to advance your teaching expertise to help schools and colleges create a more effective learning environment? By pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction, you can be equipped to assess your school’s needs and help develop evidence-based, real-world solutions that will empower your students to succeed. You can make a difference in the lives of students and further your career through Liberty University’s 100% online doctoral degree in education.
Liberty’s online doctorate in education is designed to give you the expertise in education research, curriculum development, and learning theory you need to engage with cutting-edge research and adopt new methods to improve your approach to the classroom. Our program allows you to tailor classes toward your specific areas of interest so that you can focus your studies on skills that will best help you in your current role, or branch out to a new one.
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. Liberty’s online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction will give a balanced, in-depth study of essential education skills rooted in a Christian worldview. With our curriculum and instruction program, you can be confident that you can become equipped to create a safe, fun, and effective learning environment for your students and make an impact for Christ in your field.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction degree options:
*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.


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