EdD in Special Education Online Degree Help Individuals with Disabilities Thrive in School and in Life
Help Your Students Thrive with a Doctorate in Special Education Online Program
Are you an education professional looking to advance your career? If so, conferring Liberty’s online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education degree is a great option. This program can help equip you to meet the unique needs of all your students, including those with learning disabilities. You’ll study the best methods for developing a curriculum and implementing educational technology in the classroom.
An EdD is a terminal degree designed to promote professional development. By completing this program, you can address teaching challenges at K-12 schools and universities. Maybe you want to become a special education teacher at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Or perhaps you’d like to work as a professor or administrator at a university. Either way, our EdD in Special Education seeks to provide the tools you need to make a positive impact on the modern education system.
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Why Choose Liberty University’s Online EdD in Special Education?
In this program, you’ll study under professors who have years of experience in academia, school administration, and curriculum development. Our seasoned faculty can help strengthen your expertise and equip you to work as an advanced educator, administrator, or researcher.
Our EdD in Special Education is offered 100% online, and our classes have no set login times. You can complete your coursework from the comfort of your home and easily access your class materials whenever you need them. Most importantly, you can stay invested in the things that really matter — like your family, job, and community — while earning your degree.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can be confident that your degree has met rigorous academic standards.
What Will You Study in Our Online EdD Program in Special Education?
In this program, you can gain essential skills in educational research, organizational leadership, special education, curriculum development, and instructional strategies. Our online EdD degree also explores the theoretical, historical, and philosophical aspects of learning theory. With this knowledge, you can develop innovative tools and techniques that boost student achievement.
The education field is constantly growing and changing, and Liberty University’s EdD in Curriculum and Instruction can help you stay ahead of the curve. Our core courses provide a theoretical and practical approach to curriculum and instruction. You can learn how to research, design, and develop a curriculum that promotes active learning. Whether you want to work as a school administrator or directly in the classroom, we desire to equip you to address various challenges that arise in the education field.
Learn how to design and oversee educational programs for students with learning disabilities. In the special education concentration, you can explore how to help your students overcome challenges and achieve practical learning goals. That way, you can help students with special needs learn, grow, and thrive.
This program contains several research courses, culminating in an extensive final capstone project. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct original research and contribute to the base of knowledge in your field.
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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| EdS and EdD Full Time | $610/Credit |
|---|---|
| EdS and EdD Part Time | $675/Credit |
| Military EdS and EdD | $375/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for EdS and EdD 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)
These 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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