Ph.D. in Education – Curriculum and Instruction

What Will You Study in the Online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education – Curriculum and Instruction Program?

• Advanced educational statistics
• Curriculum theory and philosophical foundations
• Instructional design models and strategies
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Theoretical frameworks of learning and cognition

The core content of our online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education, with a specialization in curriculum and instruction, can enhance your understanding of the latest trends in learning theories as well as help you stay up-to-date with the latest advances in educational technology. Besides learning theories and research in education, you will also be exposed to advanced training for serving special needs students and the teachers who work with them.

Through our curriculum and instruction concentration, you can evaluate the process of designing curriculum and implementing instructional practices. You can analyze pedagogical concepts and approaches based on research and knowledge of the discipline. By the end of your program, you will have designed and conducted original research that adds to the knowledge base of the discipline. As a Doctor of Philosophy in Education graduate, you will likely find the concepts covered in our Ph.D. degree program invaluable as you put them to use in the classroom.

Potential Career Opportunities for Ph.D. in Education Graduates

• Curriculum creator
• Curriculum specialist
• Educational consultant
• Educational instructor
• Executive education director
• K-12 administrator
• Superintendent of schools
• Survey researcher
• Training and development specialist
• University administrator
• University professor

Highlights of the Ph.D. Online Program

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 online Ph.D. in Education – Curriculum and Instruction 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 regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $375/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $375/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $375/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

.