EdD Curriculum & Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning Fulfill a Need as a Specialist in Effective Online Education
Learn Key Skills and Prepare for Educational Leadership Positions with Liberty’s Curriculum and Instruction EdD – Online Teaching and Learning
Have you always dreamed of working your way into an educational leadership position? Perhaps you have a passion for teaching and impacting the lives of students, and you’d like to earn a career-enhancing credential that can help bolster your earning potential and equip you with valuable knowledge. You also may be interested in teaching and administering online courses to learners across the world. If this sounds like you, conferring Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction – Online Teaching and Learning may be the right next step for you.
The need for highly qualified professionals who can design and deliver online courses is soaring. Distance education is becoming an increasingly sought-after commodity for working professionals, busy parents, and people who simply can’t relocate to further their education. At Liberty, we recognize this trend – and you do too. With our teaching degree online, you can prepare to deliver programs to distance learners and train the next generation of educational leaders.
This doctorate in curriculum and instruction – online teaching and learning degree is taught by a cadre of expert professors who are passionate about your success. You can benefit from their years of experience as you further your education and pursue your degree. The time has never been better to pursue a curriculum and instruction doctoral program for distance learners – and at Liberty, it has never been simpler. Partner with us, gain new skills, and take your career to new heights.
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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
Why Choose Liberty’s Curriculum and Instruction EdD Online Degree?
As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to design a flexible, affordable online degree program that will challenge you to grasp new concepts while respecting your personal commitments to your job, family, and community. Our curriculum and instruction doctoral program – online teaching and learning degree is offered 100% online with no required intensives – allowing you to pursue your degree from the comfort of home.
What Will You Study in Our Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction – Teaching and Learning Degree?
This degree program consists of 5 sections: education theory courses, curriculum and instruction core courses, the online teaching and learning specialization, research and evaluation courses, and the capstone project.
The education theory section covers advanced learning theory and research as well as historical and philosophical foundations of education. From there, this degree allows you to choose 4 topics in the curriculum and instruction core. You could study issues and trends in learning technologies or curriculum and instruction, curriculum theory, or investigations in curriculum change. You can also choose to study research in curriculum design and development.
The online teaching and learning specialization covers online course design and development, teaching and learning in the online environment, and current issues and trends in online education. After completing these courses, you’ll study educational research, applied research methods, a literature review for applied research, and applied research concepts as part of the research and evaluation courses.
Lastly, the capstone project is a 4-stage sequence that will challenge you to demonstrate all that you have learned throughout your degree program.
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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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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 – $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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