EdD in Instructional Design and Technology Craft Education Informed by Modern Research
54
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Craft Effective Learning Programs With Liberty’s EdD in Instructional Design and Technology
Students from kindergarten to college engage in more digital learning experiences every year. While the adoption of education technology grows, instructional experts continue to assess, study, and rework learning approaches to help students use technology to grow and thrive. Liberty University’s 100% online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) degree is designed to expand your knowledge, skills, and training in instructional design so that you can be on the cutting edge of educational technology. Through advanced course content and in-depth research, you will dive into the design and implementation of distance learning programs that can help students have a brighter future.
With advanced insight into the ways students learn and develop, you will examine the design, development, and implementation of new learning processes and products designed for student success. Our doctorate in instructional design and technology will train you on how to effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, and students through various mediums as you create effective and engaging learning programs. Through research and the innovative use of today’s educational technology, you can look forward to a rewarding career in instructional design.
No matter where or in what position you lead, our online EdD degree in instructional design will give you the foundation you need to make the impact you always knew you could. By earning your EdD online, you can engage with advanced research and educational strategies while taking advantage of our flexible online format. Take the next step in your career and help create positive change in your school district with Liberty’s EdD in instructional design.
Why Choose Liberty’s EdD in Instructional Design and Technology Online Program?
Liberty’s EdD in Instructional Design and Technology online degree gives advanced training to instructional design specialists who are seeking promotions, new opportunities, or a career change. With this degree, you can work with businesses, schools, and government agencies to develop innovative learning management systems (LMS).
At Liberty, we value your time. We have been pioneering and growing distance learning since 1985, adapting to meet the educational and career needs of our students. That’s why our EdD in Instruction Design and Technology is designed to be 100% online, so you will not be required to attend any on-campus courses.
What Will You Study?
Liberty University’s IDT course builds on your program development skills so that you can design support products and processes needed to enhance student learning. From web-based courses for online learning to printed educational aids for use in both the classroom and the workplace, you will study the best methods to tackle education challenges through creative problem solving.
As you begin our doctorate in IDT online, you will study learning styles and how instructional design and technology play a part in reaching the unique needs of students and teachers. From there, you can learn advanced techniques using existing technologies for web-based learning as well as new developments in technology and their possible implications for the future.
Through your courses, you will complete research that will build toward your final research project that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Potential Career Opportunities
- 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
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Degree Information
- This Doctor of Education program falls under the School of Education.
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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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Admission Information for Our Online EdD in ID and Technology 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.
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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.
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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 is instructional design?
The discipline of instructional design and technology (IDT) merges traditional approaches to the learning process with state-of-the-art tools and aids. Instructional designers are at the forefront of development for new ways to make education engaging, effective, and fun. Instructional design branches out from academics into the world of corporate training, where safe, fast, and effective learning programs are essential to successful business. With specialized training in instructional design and technology, you will have many possible career paths to choose from.
Can this program be accelerated if I already hold an EdS degree?
You may be able to transfer in up to 27 credits to our EdD from an eligible EdS degree to give you a jumpstart on your doctorate!
What are the benefits of pursuing a program like this?
Completing your EdD gives you a terminal educational credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement. Our Doctor of Education program will allow you to develop educational management skills and foster leadership in teachers and students.
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