The Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education is designed to prepare graduates to become future faculty, researchers, and policy analysts in higher education. Students in the program benefit from a:
- Higher Education Core designed to provide breadth across critical areas of HIED;
- Specialization within HIED, which may include: Academic Affairs/Curriculum & Assessment; College Student Development; Administration, Organizations, and Policy; or an Individualized Specialization;
- Cognate outside the Higher Education Administration Program to allow for in-depth study in a field related to student interests and research foci;
- Research Core that emphasizes the importance of producing original research as well as the ability to critically evaluate published scholarship.
Features
- Hybrid graduate program with online and face-to-face courses.
- Part-time or full-time enrollment options.
- Flexible program of study.
- Synchronous online courses.
- Courses taught by full-time faculty and professors.
- Graduate Assistant positions may be available.
Career Placement
- Faculty positions;
- Policy Research positions;
- Senior administration positions at colleges, universities, community colleges, and other educational organizations.