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Program Details

Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Research explores methodologies for conducting groundbreaking research and shaping educational policies. This program is ideal for education professionals who want to improve industry standards and practices – at both the K-12 and university levels – through systematic investigation. Students can use the knowledge and skills gained in this program to help improve modern educational systems, whether in a classroom, organizational, or policymaking setting. In particular, students can be equipped to address the complex challenges that are ever present in education and devise solutions based on empirical evidence. Courses will cover topics such as learning theory, evaluation tools, and educational statistics. The program will also dive deep into multiple types of research, including qualitative, quantitative, applied, survey, and mixed methods of research. Through the dissertation process, students can put their skills to the test and produce original, innovative research – giving them an opportunity to showcase their knowledge, solve real-world issues, and prepare for a career committed to transforming education through research. Upon graduation, students can prepare to pursue roles as educational consultants, private business consultants, researchers at universities/think tanks, university administrators, university professors, and more.

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