Education Specialist in Instructional Design AI Explore Ethical AI Strategies That Can Transform Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Design

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Is AI changing the way your school, college, or organization thinks about teaching? At all levels of schooling, leaders are asking how artificial intelligence in education can support instruction without replacing sound judgment, strong pedagogy, or ethical practice. Liberty University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Instructional Design and Technology – Artificial Intelligence can help you study these questions through an advanced online degree built for educators and instructional professionals.

In many learning environments, generative AI in education is already shaping lesson planning, assessment, feedback, and learner support. As these tools expand, schools and organizations need professionals who can evaluate AI through instructional, ethical, and research-informed lenses. Our program connects learning theory, instructional systems design, educational research, and applied technology. You can explore how AI tools relate to curriculum development, learning engagement, training design, and educational decision-making.

Built for professionals in K-12 education, higher education, instructional design, and educational consulting, this EdS degree in AI for educators focuses on both practice and purpose. Your coursework will include advanced study in instructional design and technology, along with specialized artificial intelligence courses for teachers and education leaders.

For students enrolling today, who are placed on the current academic year’s degree completion plan, the officially conferred degree name will be Education Specialist (EdS) in Instructional Design and Technology – Artificial Intelligence. Degree details, including name, may be subject to change between academic terms.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online EdS in Instructional Design Technology?

When you choose Liberty, you’re choosing an online EdS in instructional design technology program connected to a university with a long-standing School of Education. Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This accreditation reflects Liberty’s commitment to academic quality, educator preparation, program impact, and ongoing improvement.

Outside your courses, Liberty provides resources that can support your academic and professional growth. Through our Career Services, you can access résumé critiques, professional workshops, career fairs, and other career-related services as a student or graduate. Liberty also partners with Handshake, a platform that connects students and alumni with employers, events, and career opportunities.

As an online student, you can also access Liberty’s Jerry Falwell Library online database system for scholarly support and educational research. Through the library’s digital collections, you will have access to academic journals, peer-reviewed research, ebooks, and other online resources related to instructional design, educational technology, and artificial intelligence in education. These materials can support your coursework as you evaluate instructional strategies, explore emerging technologies, and engage with current educational research.

Additionally, Liberty’s online format can support busy educators who want advanced study without relocating. In this EdS in instructional design technology AI program, you will engage with coursework that connects theory, research, and AI-supported practice. Our program emphasizes ethical decision-making, academic integrity, and responsible use of technology in education. 

What Will You Study in an Artificial Intelligence for Educators EdS Degree?

Applied study is a key part of the Education Specialist in instructional design AI curriculum. Your coursework will cover learning theory, historical and social foundations of education, instructional design theory, and instructional systems design. You will study how educational theories can inform professional practice and how instructional models can guide technology-enhanced learning. The program also includes research and evaluation coursework that supports doctoral-level inquiry. Together, these areas can help you examine how instructional decisions are shaped by learners, learning environments, content, and technology.

Within the AI-focused portion of the degree, you’ll explore foundational AI concepts, theories, frameworks, productivity applications, research uses, and trends in instructional design and educational technology. These artificial intelligence courses also address ethical principles, academic integrity, educational policy, and the broader social impact of AI use. Liberty frames this study through values-driven reflection on responsible technology use.

In an artificial intelligence for educators specialization, you will examine how AI theories, frameworks, and tools can be used to develop and evaluate AI-enhanced instruction. Through coursework focused on generative AI for educators, you’ll consider how AI can support personalized learning, learner engagement, and diverse educational settings. Rather than treating AI as a shortcut, Liberty’s program encourages careful evaluation of how these tools can serve sound instructional goals.

Assessment and feedback are also central topics of study in this EdS in artificial intelligence education degree. You will study how readily available AI tools can support assessment design, grading workflows, constructive feedback, learning analytics, and the identification of learning gaps. The degree concludes with an advanced research and writing capstone course that you’ll take in your final semester.

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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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  • 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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