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 learn 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.
Liberty’s Online Ed.D. in Education
- Practitioner-focused
- Practice-based
- Ideal for K-12 school administrators, teachers, and educational leaders at the university level
- Applied research track — includes a general survey of educational and applied research
- Capstone: an opportunity for you to apply the content knowledge learned in your program to solve a problem of practice in your profession while using an applied research method to study a problem in your field and develop a practical solution
Liberty’s Online Ph.D. in Education
- Research-focused
- Theory-based
- Ideal for those wanting to pursue a career in research or in teaching at the university level
- Quantitative/qualitative research track — advanced statistics and qualitative/quantitative methods
- Dissertation: an opportunity for you to apply advanced qualitative or quantitative research methods and demonstrate high-level scholarship through a theory-based study to address a gap in current literature and add to the body of existing research by other experts in the field
What can a Ph.D. in Education do for you?
Gain the credentials you need to expand your career horizons! Your online Ph.D. in Education can prepare you to better serve in your current position or any of the following occupations:
- Curriculum specialist
- Elementary educator
- Gifted-student instructor
- Instructional supervisor
- Middle school educator
- Researcher
- School administrator
- Secondary school educator
- Special education instructor
- University professor
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!
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 towards your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession — for less.
Online Ph.D. in Education Specializations
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
Educational Law
Instructional Design and Technology
Organizational Leadership
Special Education
Admission Requirements for Liberty’s Ph.D. in Education Online
A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed transcript request form**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
Transfer Policies
At Liberty, we want to help you make the most of your prior education by allowing you to transfer in previously earned college credit. That’s why you can transfer in up to 50% of your total credits for a master’s or doctoral program!
Some restrictions apply. Please visit our Transfer Policy page for more information.
