Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

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

• Ethical problems encountered in instructional design
• How to use current and developing technology to deliver educational content and assessment
• Human performance technology and methods for identifying solutions to address performance gaps within learning environments
• Implementation of multimedia tools

In addition to exploring the topics listed above, you’ll also venture into a survey of educational research and study advanced research and writing. This final course will include a capstone project that can be submitted for publication so that you can establish your expertise in this area and contribute to the general knowledge base in instructional design.

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

• Education instructor
• Educational consultant
• K-12 administrator
• K-12 educational technology director
• K-12 instructional design and technology teacher
• University administrator
• University professor

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

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.S. 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 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. 
• Completing your Ed.S. degree through Liberty University allows you to potentially transfer in up to 27 credits to our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree to give you a jumpstart on your doctorate!

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.S. 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)