Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 54 months
- 9 semesters
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.
Language
English
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Education; Public Policy
Overview
Through the Public Policy - Education Policy (Online) program from Liberty University Online 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. Visit the programme website for more information.
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.
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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Policy Analysis and Research Design
- Education Policy Studies
- Research Seminar in Education Policy
- Research Concept
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 12,661 AUD / year (≈ 9,000 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 12,661 AUD / year (≈ 9,000 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 12,661 AUD / year (≈ 9,000 USD / year)