EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Finalizing Strong Foundations for the Future
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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education
Our online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree program provides the advanced education administration, research, and curriculum development skills you need to create lessons that inspire students in your classroom and beyond. Our EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree can equip you for an advanced high school level teaching or administration career in your subject area. Partner with us and let us help you reach your full potential, so you can make the difference in education you were always meant to make!
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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Doctoral Degree in Secondary Education?
At Liberty, we want to help you succeed. Throughout our online doctorate in education degree, you will be taught by experienced professionals in the field of education who will mentor you as you become an advanced educator, administrator, and researcher. We know you are more than a student, and we seek to support you academically, personally, and spiritually. 100% online with 8-week courses and no set login times, our EdD degree gives you the flexibility you need to complete your coursework when and where you want so you can maximize your time.
Our online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree will teach you advanced education theory and best practices designed specifically for high school teachers. In our EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree program, you will study curriculum function, development, and evaluation in addition to innovative technology use in the high school classroom. Through rigorous online study, you can learn to apply doctoral-level research to your own classroom to solve practical problems as a high school teacher, administrator, and curriculum developer.
What Will You Study in Our Online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education Degree Program?
In our online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary Education degree program, you can learn how to apply advanced educational theory and assessment techniques to high school teaching, giving you the tools you need to evaluate and improve your instruction methods. You can learn skills that can help you manage student behavior, adapt content for gifted education programs, and become a better administrator. Our online doctorate in secondary education degree will help prepare you for career advancement as well as enable you to be a better high school teacher – no matter what subject you teach.
Please note: Liberty University’s education programs are based on the State of Virginia’s grade level definitions. These definitions may vary from state to state.
Potential Career Opportunities
- College administrator
- Curriculum specialist
- High school teacher
- Instructional supervisor
- Middle school teacher (as defined by each state)
Students who earn a Doctor of Education through Liberty’s online EdD degree program will complete a doctoral capstone project that will demonstrate specialized advanced research abilities applied to education practice.
Graduates of Liberty’s EdD degree program will have the skills needed to conduct additional research and content development in an academic setting or for third-party curriculum development companies. Students may also be able to use their EdD degree to teach undergraduate- or graduate-level college students.
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Degree Information
- This degree program falls under the School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- View the Doctoral Advising Guide for more information about this program.
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 |
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Admission Information for Our Online EdD in Secondary Education Degree Program
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.
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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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 service 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of our online doctorate in education degree?
- With a completed EdD degree, you will have a terminal educational credential that shows employers that you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.
- By connecting with professors and classmates from across the country, you can build your network and gain valuable insight into many different parts of the education field.
How is an EdD from Liberty University regarded by employers?
When the superintendent of his local public school system retired, Liberty University Online graduate Dr. Richard J. Ney of New Jersey submitted his application for the position.
“After an intense round of interviews where I competed against a number of other qualified candidates, I was appointed superintendent and chief school administrator [in New Jersey]. I do not believe that I would have succeeded without having completed my doctoral studies at Liberty University.”
– Dr. Richard J. Ney, EdD
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