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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

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Become an Impactful Leader in Education with Liberty’s Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership Degree

The education system is in need of compassionate, ethical leaders who are focused on providing students with a meaningful academic experience. By obtaining a doctorate level degree in education, you can make a lifelong impact on the life and education of others. Further your education and learn in-demand skills through Liberty University’s online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership degree.

Our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is focused on giving you the skills and training needed to advance in your career. The training in our Ed.D. program is designed to prepare you for a role as an advanced educator, administrator, or researcher. Our Ed.D. curriculum is focused on developing your skills in curriculum development, leadership, management concepts, and educational trends. Your online Doctor of Education degree classes will prepare you to make an impact in your field and community.

The core concepts of the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership training program are to prepare you for the variety of tasks you will face in an advanced education-based career. Our experienced professors will provide you with information and skills that can be applied to real-world settings. As a part of our online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership degree, you will feel confident to make an impact on the life of others.

What Will You Learn in Our Educational Leadership Doctorate Degree?

  • Become trained in various methods of educational research
  • Develop educational leadership and public relations-based skills
  • Understand the current issues and trends presented in the education system

The job of an educational leader involves a variety of important tasks such as developing curriculum and staying on top of educational trends. Each part is vital towards creating a successful academic environment. Our online Ed.D. degree is focused on preparing you to handle the exciting, evolving field of education.

Potential Careers with an Ed.D. Degree in Education Leadership 

  • Curriculum specialist
  • Instructional supervisor
  • School administrator
  • Teacher
  • College administrator

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Degree Program Benefits

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • 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 Ed.D. degree 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 complete our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in as little as 2.5 years!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve 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).

Please note: Students enrolling in Educational Leadership programs after April 1, 2020, will not be eligible to receive Georgia Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership Certification.

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Oct 21, 2024

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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