PhD in Public Policy – Education Policy Shaping the Future of Education
60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week or semester long courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
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. By conferring Liberty’s online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy – Education Policy, you can gain the expertise you need to shape education policy at the local, state, and federal levels.
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.
What Will You Study in a 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.
Potential Career Opportunities
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
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Degree Information
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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Doctoral Full Time | $595/Credit |
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Doctoral Part Time | $650/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour (learn more).
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online PhD in Public Policy Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
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Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
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 toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do with a PhD in education policy?
Liberty University’s doctorate in education policy online is designed to help you reach the pinnacle of your career through advanced training in research, theory, and policy issues. Through this program, you can become equipped to make a positive difference in your community.
You could go on to help shape education policy at the local, state, or national level — or perhaps you’ll become a researcher or professor in the realm of education policy. You may also consider working at a government education office, school, nonprofit organization, or advocacy center.
How long is the education policy PhD program?
You can complete Liberty’s education policy doctoral program online in 60 credit hours. We offer a fast, flexible path to graduation that lets you earn your degree without putting your life on hold.
Do you need an education policy master’s online to pursue the PhD in education policy?
You can apply to Liberty’s education policy doctorate even if you didn’t complete an education policy graduate program. If you have a master’s degree in a different subject area, we offer the focused training you need to develop essential skills in policy research and analysis.
How long will it take to complete this PhD program
You can earn your online PhD in Public Policy at Liberty University in 60 credit hours!
Are students able to network while being in an online PhD program?
You’ll have the opportunity to network with leaders and experts in education policy from across the country.
What makes a degree from Liberty flexible?
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.
What resources will be available during the program?
You can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal while pursuing your PhD in education policy online.
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