Online Ph.D. Programs in Education Exploring the Frontiers of Educational Knowledge
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Shape Educational Policy and Lead with Authority by Earning an Online Ph.D. in Education
Imagine using your degree to influence educational policies and create instrumental courses in programs across the country. By earning a 100% online Ph.D. in Education degree from Liberty University, you can. With the variety of degree concentrations we provide, you have the flexibility to focus your studies on an area that matches your unique career goals.
Here are some of the benefits of partnering with Liberty University to pursue your Ph.D. in Education online:
- Our online Ph.D. in Education can prepare you for careers in various schools and administrative settings within the field of education.
- Our School of Education is committed to providing quality education based on the principles of God’s Word.
- You can become a positive influence in your school and community as you make an impact for Christ!
Pursue a degree that inspires you. With a Ph.D. in Education online from Liberty, you can learn how to shape and design new curriculums. Not only that, but your courses can equip you with effective management principles so you can lead administrations at all levels. As a Christian university, our online Ph.D. programs in education also examine relevant topics and current events in light of a Christian worldview.
Receive advanced training in education, organizational leadership, and research so you can gain invaluable communication and problem-solving skills. This knowledge can help you lead your students and organization to success. Our online Ph.D. in Education program can provide you with the skills you need to oversee an educational administration at the county, state, or national level.
Is a Ph.D. in Education worth it?
With a Ph.D. in Education, you can be in a position to take advantage of the increased market demand for leaders in education:
- Increase your earning potential and pursue positions of added responsibility.
- You can gain invaluable networks with your peers and professors while pursuing one of our online Ph.D. programs in education during optional on-campus intensives.
- Completing an online Ph.D. in Education gives you a terminal education credential that shows employers you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.
What Will You Study in Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Education?
As you begin our online Ph.D. in Education degree, you will study core curriculum critical to leadership in K-12 and higher education settings.
You will analyze pedagogical concepts and approaches based on research and knowledge of the discipline.
Our Ph.D. in Education online specializations allow you to acquire a robust knowledge of educational theories and practices. This awareness is vital in addressing the current teaching challenges found in your respective discipline.
Your doctorate in education can help you add value and fresh ideas to the field of education.
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- View our Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- An extensive final dissertation project is required.
Why Choose Liberty’s Ph.D. in Education Online Program?
Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Education is designed to provide the training you need to work in top leadership positions within education. Do you want to research and produce groundbreaking programs, or lead educational administrations at all levels? If so, one of our program specializations in organizational leadership or curriculum and instruction may be a great fit for you!
Our Ph.D. in Education is available 100% online. But if you would like some face-to-face interaction, we also offer optional, on-campus intensives. We want to help you earn your degree in a way that is most convenient for you.
See what we’ve been able to do to make earning your degree as convenient as possible:
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Meet your peers and professors! With the online Ph.D. in Education program, you can complete optional intensives on our campus in Virginia. This is a great chance to further develop your writing and research for the final dissertation phase of the program.
- Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Education provides an integrated dissertation process. That means you can work toward your final research project while completing your coursework!
- Completing a terminal degree like the Ph.D. in Education shows employers that you have reached the pinnacle of your field’s achievement.
- Make a unique impact on educational research using your dissertation. With the Ph.D. online program’s dissertation, your research can become the basis for publications, curriculum material products, and more!
Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Education Graduates
- Curriculum specialist
- Elementary educator
- Gifted-student instructor
- Instructional supervisor
- Middle school educator
- Researcher
- School administrator
- Secondary school educator
- Special education instructor
- University professor
Online Ph.D. in Education Degree Options
By personalizing your online Ph.D. in Education with a concentration, you can open doors to new careers or career advancement. Whether you want to create more effective curriculums for your school, or you want to help implement ethical educational policies, we have a program to help you get there.
Take a moment to explore all the options available to you.
Curriculum and Instruction
With Liberty University’s online Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Curriculum and Instruction, you can learn how to create innovative and effective curricula designed to help students discover their full potential.
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Educational Law
Liberty’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Educational Law can help you master the legal aspects of education. These concepts can be readily applied as you lead in your school, corporation, or education-related business.
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Instructional Design and Technology
Technology is an integral part of education both online and in the classroom. Become an expert in the growing field of distance learning with Liberty’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Instructional Design and Technology.
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Organizational Leadership
Guide your educational organization as you implement business communication and problem-solving best practices with Liberty’s online Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Organizational Leadership.
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Special Education
Liberty University’s online Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Special Education can help you develop and implement evidence-based practices for students with special needs.
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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.
Doctoral Full Time | $595/Credit |
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Doctoral Part Time | $650/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour (learn more).
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Ph.D. in Education Online
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’ 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.
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
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
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