M.Ed.: Higher Education – Instructional Design and Tech

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Master of Education in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology

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Develop Dynamic Learning Environments with Our Master’s in Education Degree in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology

Postsecondary teachers play a vital role in a young adult’s life. If you are passionate about helping students reach their highest potential in the ever-changing education environment, Liberty University’s Master of Education in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology is the perfect option for you!

At Liberty University, we believe in our students — just like you. That’s why we work hard to develop reasonably priced and academically rigorous programs that produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. We also believe that earning your degree should be affordable, which is why our 100% online M.Ed. degrees are now specially priced at just $415 per credit hour for full-time students.

Every professor is committed to your academic success and spiritual growth. With a Master of Education in Higher Education degree from Liberty, you can start achieving your career goals with excellence.

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology Online Program

We know that you value your education and want it to be worth the effort you put into it. Our flexible and affordable Master of Education in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology degree is available 100% online and emphasizes a balance between theory, research, and hands-on training.

Choosing Liberty for your Master of Education degree program means you can stay active in your current schedule while gaining in-demand skills in:

  • Strategies for instructional improvement
  • Foundations of educational technology
  • Design management in distance education
  • Economics and financing of higher education

Potential Careers with an M.Ed. in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology

  • Chief learning officer
  • Course design manager
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Director of center for teaching and learning
  • Director of instructional technology
  • Education program manager
  • Learning and development project manager

Master of Education – Higher Education 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 institutional design and technology 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 your M.Ed. in Higher Education in as little as 1 year!

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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

600+ Online Degrees

With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”

Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision

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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy

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