Available Fall 2026
Education Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology: Artificial Intelligence
Explore the Future of AI-Driven Teaching and Learning with Our Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Technology – AI Degree
Artificial intelligence is changing the way educators design instruction, support learners, and evaluate student progress. As schools and organizations continue adopting AI-supported tools, many educators are searching for ways to better understand both the opportunities and ethical questions connected to these technologies. Liberty’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology – Artificial Intelligence can help you explore how instructional design principles and emerging AI tools intersect across modern learning environments.
In this online program, you can study how generative AI in education influences curriculum development, assessment strategies, learner engagement, and instructional decision-making. Your coursework will examine instructional design theory, educational technology, AI-supported assessment practices, and responsible technology integration. Along the way, you can explore ways to apply values-driven leadership and ethical reflection within educational technology settings.
Please note: The Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Technology is a non-licensure program.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Technology – Artificial Intelligence?
- Analyze ethical considerations related to artificial intelligence in education
- Apply AI-supported tools to instructional design and learner engagement
- Evaluate educational technology trends and instructional frameworks
- Examine assessment strategies supported by AI technologies
- Explore generative AI applications for teaching and learning
Through this Ed.S. in instructional design technology degree, you can study how instructional theory, AI-supported learning tools, educational research, and technology integration connect across educational settings. Your coursework will also examine topics related to academic integrity, learning analytics, personalized learning, and instructional evaluation. By combining instructional design concepts with artificial intelligence courses for teachers, Liberty’s program can help you explore current educational technology practices within a flexible online environment.
Potential Careers for Education Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology – AI 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, which this program does not provide.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.S. in Instructional Design and Technology – AI 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 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!
- Through Liberty’s Jerry Falwell Library online database system, you can access scholarly journals, peer-reviewed research, ebooks, and educational technology resources related to AI and instructional design.
- Your coursework will examine ethical technology use, academic integrity, and responsible AI implementation within educational settings.
- Liberty’s online format allows you to pursue postgraduate study while continuing many of your professional responsibilities.
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 employee
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.S. 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)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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