Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

Leadership for Higher Education

School of Education

The leadership for higher education specialization prepares learners for senior positions in community colleges, universities, or other postsecondary institutions. The curriculum will prepare you to be a bold, innovative, and ethical leader. You will develop key problem-solving and research skills that will transfer to the leadership challenges you will face in positions such as department chair, academic dean, provost, or president.

You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER QUARTER: $4,050 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120

Core Courses:

• ED 8004 - Societal and Cultural Change - 4 credits
• ED 8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits

Specialization Courses:

• ED 818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader - 4 credits
• ED 825 - Curriculum Development - 4 credits
• ED 834 - Higher Ed and the Law - 4 credits
• ED 837 - Funding and Managing Education Enterprises - 4 credits
• ED 840 - The Politics of Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 841 - The History of Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 855 - Higher Education Administration - 4 credits
• ED 7540 - Leadership in Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 7546 - Human Resources and Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 7547 - Assessment in Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• ED 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• ED 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• ED 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• ED 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• ED 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Twelve Elective Courses:

• HS 834 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness - 4 credits
• ED 7212 - Administration of Distance Education Programs - 4 credits
• ED 7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation - 4 credits
• ED 7692 - Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities - 4 credits
• ED 7703 - Student Development Challenges and Successes - 4 credits
• ED 7713 - Student Advising and Retention - 4 credits
• ED 7819 - Grantsmanship - 4 credits
• ED 8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education - 4 credits OR
• Choose any graduate courses.