
Online EdD in Instructional Systems and Learning Sciences
Online EdD Program
Affordable Tuition
Three Concentrations
No. 29 Top Public Schools1
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Designed for Aspiring Education Leaders
Attain the highest-level education credential with Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Our online Doctorate in Education in Instructional Systems and Learning Sciences prepares you to maximize your impact as an educator, administrator, or researcher — and you can qualify for the highest salary level for Alabama teachers.2 Learn from stellar faculty who apply impressive expertise toward empowering your success in instructional design, early childhood education, leadership, and other specialized fields.
- Extend your expertise through learning science courses and experiential learning opportunities
- AUM empowers you to earn your EdD online in as few as two years
- Ranked among the Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report1
- Military Friendly® Gold Status for 2023-20243
- Generous transfer credit opportunities
AUM Offers Three Concentrations for Your EdD Degree
Tailor your Doctorate in Education to your professional and academic goals.
Online Courses | Credit Hours: 61 | Duration: 3.5 Years
Build expertise for instilling a passion for learning in the youngest students in Alabama. Our Early Childhood concentration prepares you to enhance the educational outcomes of preschools and Head Start programs while also acquiring qualifications for consulting positions.
Online Courses | Credit Hours: 61 | Duration: 3.5 Years
Immerse yourself in instructional technology concepts as you prepare to enhance learning in K-12 schools. The coursework empowers aspiring educators to apply their expertise toward technical solutions in instructional coaching, virtual education, curriculum development, and more.
Online Courses | Credit Hours: 61 | Duration: 3.5 Years
Enhance your leadership skills and drive transformative change in educational settings. This concentration focuses on developing advanced competencies in instructional practices, organizational management, and educational policy. You’ll graduate prepared to lead effectively in diverse and dynamic learning environments.
A University in Motion
Founded in 1967, Auburn University at Montgomery offers career-focused education that balances high quality with affordability. Our diverse student population thrives in personalized classes taught by award-winning faculty members. AUM has received accolades from recognized organizations, including U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Join a tradition that has empowered more than 32,000 graduates to succeed in rewarding career fields throughout the world.
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Where do you want to go in your career? You can get there with AUM Online, with classes available through your laptop or mobile device. You’ll feel supported by our dedicated faculty and advisors without leaving home, and you can access academic and career resources online as you prepare to advance professionally.
Transform Learning Environments for Today’s Students
AUM’s online EdD curriculum focuses on instructional design, statistical design, cultural dynamics, and other learning considerations across education environments. You’ll also gain expert skills for harnessing data when overseeing continuous improvement efforts for educational programs.

Education Careers That Offer More Prestige and Higher Pay
Attaining your Doctorate in Education online puts you on track for prestigious roles with higher education institutions, school districts, and private-sector organizations. What’s more, classroom teachers in Alabama with an EdD degree earn as much as 7% more than their colleagues with an EdS.1
Average Salaries for 5 Roles in Alabama
- Instructional Designer: $66,626 per year4
- Instructional Coordinator: $81,410 per year5
- Education Administrator: $87,950 per year5
- Training and Development Manager: $104,330 per year5
- Technology Coordinator: $112,532 per year6
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- U.S. News & World Report. “Auburn University at Montgomery Rankings.” Retrieved January 8, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/.
- Alabama State Department of Education. “FY 2024 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers.” Retrieved January 8, 2024, from https://www.alabamaachieves.org/.
- Military Friendly®. “Auburn University at Montgomery.” Retrieved January 8, 2024, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/.
- Salary.com. “Instructional Designer Salary in Alabama.” Retrieved January 8, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Alabama.” Retrieved January 8, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- Salary.com. “Technology Coordinator Salary in Alabama.” Retrieved January 8, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.