Ed.D. in Higher Education – Educational Leadership

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Educational Leadership Degree Online?

• Explore various social, political, and economic factors that impact educational leaders
• Prepare to analyze current and future educational policies as well as provide advice to decision-makers in higher education institutions
• Study practical methods for resolving conflicts and fostering productive learning environments

This program can help enhance your understanding of school leadership challenges and equip you to solve practical education problems. You’ll study several core topics in higher education, including best teaching practices, university administration, and the historical development of the American higher education system. Your research courses will build toward a final capstone project designed to promote real-world application.

Within the educational leadership concentration, you can explore subjects like organizational analysis, issues and trends in learning technologies, and special education administration. Most importantly, you will evaluate the modern issues and trends facing education leaders so you can prepare to help college students succeed.

Potential Careers for Graduates of Our Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Online

• Academic dean
• Admissions director
• Chief academic officer
• College/university president
• Curriculum specialist
• Director of an educational organization
• Education researcher
• Educational consultant
• Instructional coordinator
• Professor/postsecondary education instructor
• Provost
• Training and development specialist

Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctorate in Educational Leadership Online with Liberty University

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 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. 
• Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Earn your doctorate in higher education administration – educational leadership in just 2.5 years!
• Study under industry experts and learn how to integrate professional knowledge with biblical principles.
• Complete your degree 100% online and easily access your course materials whenever you need them.
• Develop practical skills that can be applied directly to your career in postsecondary education administration.

Military Benefits for Liberty’s Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Educational Leadership Program Online

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)