EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – General Mastering Education From Pop Quizzes to Paradigms

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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Lead in the Education Field with Our Online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
Our 100% online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction – General degree provides you with the specialized skills necessary to become an effective educational administrator, university faculty member, senior-level educational leader, or educational policymaker. Our online doctoral program provides advanced training in administration, curriculum development, learning theory, and research. With our EdD in Curriculum and Instruction degree, you will focus on the courses you are most passionate about, contribute your own research, and become an expert in your field.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction – General.






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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Doctorate in Education – Curriculum and Instruction?
Our online EdD degree is designed with your success in mind. The Doctor of Education program allows you to complete your coursework in the comfort of your own home as well as connect with your professors and classmates from across the country. This degree offers flexible scheduling while providing you with critical training for your career.
Unlike many doctoral programs, Liberty’s online Doctor of Education program integrates the doctoral capstone project research into your course material so that you can complete this comprehensive demonstration of your education expertise more quickly.
What Will You Study in Our Online Doctor of Education – Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program?
Our online EdD degree will give you the opportunity to engage with experienced education professionals who will guide your development into an advanced educator, administrator, and researcher. Through your Doctor of Education degree, you can learn the extensive theoretical framework behind teaching methods and higher order of application, allowing you to evaluate and address teaching challenges in both K-12 and university-level institutions.
The core content of our online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree program will increase your understanding of core educational concepts while giving you practical classroom management tools and helping you publish innovative research. You will also focus on the current trends in special education, the prevalent theories of curriculum planning, and possible changes coming in the future of education.
Potential Career Opportunities
- College administrator
- Curriculum specialist
- Instructional supervisor
- School administrator
- Teacher
As a terminal degree, Liberty’s online Doctor of Education can provide many new opportunities to students who currently hold licensure or work in a field that does not require licensure. Students who become a Doctor in Education through Liberty’s online EdD degree will complete a doctoral capstone project that will demonstrate specialized advanced research applied to educational practice.
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Degree Information
- This online EdD program falls under the School of Education.
- Review the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- An extensive final capstone project is required.
Degree Completion Plan

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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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Admission Information for Our Online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction Degree
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.
The Office of Graduate Admissions may request additional documentation when conducting admission reviews to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admission decision can be made.
Please note: Guidelines are subject to change in federal or state regulations for the licensure of school personnel.
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
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Lynchburg, VA 24515

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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of pursuing a program like this?
Completing your Doctor of Education gives you a terminal educational credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.
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