Create a Brighter Future for Students with a PhD in Education Policy Online
Many schools across the country suffer from challenges involving mismanaged resources or misguided policies that make teaching more difficult and less effective. Schools, teachers, and students need education policy experts who have the vision and character needed to assess and overhaul harmful policies that hamper students’ success. With Liberty’s online PhD in Public Policy – Education Policy, you can gain the expertise you need to shape education policy at the local, state, and federal level.
Whether you want to focus on public policy research or help train up the next generation of policy experts, our doctorate in education policy online can help equip you to revitalize school systems across the United States. Through this program, you can learn how to model a biblical understanding of statesmanship while using effective strategies to analyze, develop, and promote education policy. You’ll also explore essential research methods that you can use to foster lasting change in your community.
Our specialization in education policy allows you to enrich your policymaking and legislative expertise as it pertains to K-12 schools and universities. With training from faculty who have years of real-world experience, you can prepare to lead with excellence in the world of public policy.
Why Choose Liberty’s PhD in Public Policy Online – Education Policy?
As a pioneer in distance learning, Liberty has spent years developing innovative programs that let students like you receive a quality education online. To fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ, we’ve designed our education policy PhD program to blend ethical principles with high-quality academics. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you. We look forward to working with you as you pursue your academic and career goals.
At Liberty, you’ll study under faculty who have years of experience working in academia and public policy. Our professors are committed to helping you develop the knowledge, values, and skills essential for impacting the world. By studying under industry experts, you can become equipped to make a difference in your community and beyond.
Liberty is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. You can pursue your degree with confidence knowing that our programs have met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements. And, because our PhD in Public Policy is offered 100% online, you can complete your courses on your schedule.
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.
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What Will You Learn in Our Doctorate in Education Policy Online?
Liberty’s PhD in Public Policy – Education Policy can equip you to make a difference in schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. By studying theoretical and practical approaches to policy, you can prepare to address real-world challenges in your profession.
The core courses in this degree cover a wide range of topics, including the foundations of statesmanship, natural law, the Constitution, economics, federalism, and policy analysis. You’ll receive advanced training that can help you succeed as a senior leader in public service. You can also develop the tools needed to motivate and train up future public policy legislators, researchers, and scholars who can make a positive impact on our nation.
Within the education policy specialization, you’ll explore controversial issues and key outcomes in the field of education policy. From school choice and voucher programs to national curriculum development and funding, you can gain a deeper understanding of current issues that affect schools, students, and families across the nation. You can also learn how to conduct research within the context of public policy decision-making. By completing a dissertation, you can conduct valuable research and contribute to the base of knowledge in your field.
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Highlights of Liberty’s Education Policy Doctoral Program Online
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online public policy PhD from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- 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.
- You can earn your online PhD in Public Policy at Liberty University in as little as 3 years.
- You’ll have the opportunity to network with leaders and experts in education policy from across the country.
- Our 100% online courses allow you to earn your degree from the comfort of your home — so you won’t have to relocate or take time off from work to attend classes on campus.
- You can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal while pursuing your PhD in education policy online.
Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of the Education Policy PhD Program Online
Liberty University’s PhD in Public Policy – Education Policy degree is designed to help you pursue top-level positions in research, academia, and government. Some of the roles you may qualify for include:
- Academic specialist
- Director of education policy
- Education policy researcher
- Professor
- Public interest/advocacy group leader
- Senior public policy analyst
Online PhD in Education Policy Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government.
- Download and review the Degree Completion Plan for Liberty University’s public policy – education policy program.
- View the Graduate Government Course Guides (login required).
Admission Requirements for Liberty’s Online PhD in Public Policy Program
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.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts
- 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.
