EdD in Curriculum and Instruction Advancing Educational Leadership and Innovative Teaching Practices

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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Master Instructional Planning with Liberty University’s EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
If you want to enhance your training and become an education expert, then we have the program for you. Our 100% online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction is a terminal degree that can help you excel and lead in your field.
This program covers education administration, curriculum development, learning theory, and the latest research. You can gain the specialized skills necessary to become an effective educational administrator, university faculty member, senior educational leader, or educational policymaker. With the curriculum and instruction area of study, you have the flexibility to focus on the courses you need to become an expert in your field.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction.





What Will You Study in Our Online Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction?
This program can enhance your understanding of essential educational concepts. You can also study practical classroom management tools, have the opportunity to sharpen your research skills, and publish new content. Your online education courses will focus on current trends and theories of curriculum planning and development.
One of the most valuable aspects of our EdD in Curriculum and Instruction is that you can personalize it to fit your goals. We offer several different specializations ranging from special education to instructional design and technology. This allows you to tailor your degree to meet the needs of your career.
Featured Courses
for Liberty University’s EdD Program in Curriculum and Instruction
- An extensive final capstone project is required.
- This online EdD degree falls under the School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty’s EdD in Curriculum and Instruction?
When committing to a doctoral program, you need to be sure you’re choosing the school that’s right for you. At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ. To continue this mission, we strive for excellence in all that we do.
Here are some of the reasons why Liberty stands out:
- You can learn from experienced education professionals who are dedicated to mentoring you.
- You can gain the skills needed to evaluate and address teaching challenges in K-12 institutions and universities.
- Your courses can be completed 100% online – whenever and wherever is most convenient to you.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com's Top 5 College Campuses in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Potential Careers for an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
- Curriculum specialist
- Distance learning senior director
- Educational technology director
- Elementary educator
- Gifted student instructor
- Instructional supervisor
- Middle school educator
- Military education specialist
- Researcher
- School administrator
- Secondary school educator
- Senior training specialist
- Special education instructor
- University professor
Degree Options for the EdD in Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty University
Our online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction degree program has several areas of specialization. You have the opportunity to choose courses that can help you better meet your career goals.
General Track (No Specialization)
Liberty University’s Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – General track is designed to build on your current skills and help you master all aspects of education. This specialization gives you the flexibility and freedom of choosing your electives. You can create a personalized degree program that fits your passions and goals.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Educational Psychology
Our 100% online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Psychology degree is designed to help you gain an understanding of the cognitive and psychological processes that affect how students learn and retain information. In this program, you can explore important aspects of human psychological development and learn to apply that knowledge to your career as an educator.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Elementary Education
Our 100% online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education degree can help equip you for a variety of teaching roles. This program could help you qualify to teach in special education, general education, and community classroom settings.
You can learn to use various theories, models, and strategies as a practical guide to solving problems in education. You can also explore research and instructional approaches for managing student behaviors effectively. This concentration emphasizes individualized classroom and school-wide behavior support.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Instructional Design and Technology
Our 100% online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) degree is designed to expand your knowledge, skills, and training. The goal of this program is to provide you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in educational technology. Through advanced course content and in-depth research, you can dive deep into the design and implementation of distance learning programs. You can help students have a brighter future.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Middle Grades Education
Our 100% online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Middle Grades Education degree can heighten your teaching ability through individualized and collaborative professional development opportunities. You can learn about curriculum development, usage, and evaluation. Additionally, you can apply considerations of preadolescent physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development to various school processes and teacher interaction with middle school students and families.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Online Teaching and Learning
Our 100% online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning degree offers you the opportunity to earn a marketable, career-enhancing doctoral degree while remaining active in your job, family, and community. This EdD in online teaching and learning covers issues and trends in learning technologies and curriculum and instruction, online course design and development, investigations in curriculum change, and much more!
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Secondary Education
Our 100% online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree seeks to address curriculum function, development, and evaluation. You will be provided with a detailed overview of technology usage in the classroom as it relates to student learning, the effectiveness of administrative processes, and service to students and parents. You can also learn to use various theories, models, and strategies as a practical guide to solving problems.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Special Education
Our 100% online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education degree is designed to help you analyze processes for assessing students with special needs. You can learn ways to effectively use various technology for communication and collaboration and improve classroom instruction. You can also learn to use different theories, models, and strategies as a practical guide to solving problems.
View the Degree Completion Plan.

Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
EdS and EdD Full Time | $595/Credit |
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EdS and EdD Part Time | $650/Credit |
Military EdS and EdD | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for Liberty University’s Curriculum and Instruction EdD
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
Please note: Due to the competitive nature of the EdD online program, preliminary acceptance is not guaranteed.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
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 – $275 per credit hour for EdS and EdD 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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