Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education

What Will You Study in Our Online Ed.D. in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program?

• Organization and Design of Gifted Education Programs: Explore the intricacies involved in developing and running a gifted education program in a way that caters to the need of each student.
• Educational Assessment for Special Needs: Learn what qualifies a student for a special needs program and what an assessment can reveal about each student.
• Behavior Management: Evaluate research and instructional approaches to behavior and classroom management to promote academic achievement.
• Learning Theory and Research: Examine research about classroom management, learning, motivation, diversity, exceptionalities, assessment, and teaching. Learn how to become an effective educational leader in a diverse society.

Through education classes, you will be equipped to assist in constructing, assessing, and improving effective learning environments for special needs children at any grade level. The core content provided to you by experienced professors will enhance your understanding of the tools and skills required for practical classroom management while equipping you with the knowledge and competencies needed to publish cutting-edge research. Each professor is dedicated to the academic and spiritual growth of their students.

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

• Gifted-student instructor
• Researcher
• School administrator
• Special education instructor
• University professor

Our Ed.D. in Special Education Online Program Highlights

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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Doctor of Education 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 this Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education 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.