Ph.D. in Education: Instructional Design and Technology

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Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design and Technology (IDT)

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Conduct Research on Cognitive Development and the Design and Implementation of Distance Learning Programs with a Ph.D. in Education

Technology is a part of our everyday lives and an integral part of education both online and in the classroom. Students from K-12 and throughout higher education rely on technology to complete assignments and learn the critical skills needed for academic success. Liberty University’s 100% online Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) degree program will expand your knowledge, skills, and training in instructional design through advanced course content and in-depth research into cognitive development, evaluation and assessment, and the design and implementation of distance learning programs and job aids.

With advanced insight into the ways students learn, you will study the design, development, and implementation of new learning processes and products designed for student success. Throughout our Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design and Technology, you will learn how to effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, and students through various mediums as you create effective and engaging learning programs. Through research and innovative use of today’s educational technology, you can enhance your skills and market your abilities in this growing field.

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design and Technology?

  • Instructional design theory
  • Instructional systems design
  • Issues and trends in learning technologies
  • Principles of human performance technology 

Liberty University’s IDT courses seek to enhance your knowledge of instructional design so that you can develop support products and processes needed to enhance and increase the efficiency of learning. Our instructional design and technology courses provide training in how to develop web-based courses for distance and online learning, as well as printed educational aids for use in both the classroom and the workplace.

As you begin our Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology degree online, you will improve your knowledge of the various styles of learning and how instructional design and technology play a part in reaching the unique needs of students and teachers. From there, you will learn advanced techniques using existing technologies for web-based learning, as well as new developments in technology and their possible implications for the future. 

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

  • Director of E-learning
  • Distance learning senior director
  • Educational technology director
  • Military education specialist
  • Professor (higher education)
  • Researcher (IDT)
  • Senior instructional design specialist
  • Senior training specialist

Highlights of Our Ph.D. in Education 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design and Technology 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.
  • You can complete our Ph.D. in Education – Instructional Design and Technology degree program in about 3 years.

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 $300/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 $300/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 $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

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Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
60

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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