The Ed.D. program in higher education provides a sequenced program with course work in areas of instruction, educational policy, administration, and research to prepare both generalists and specialists in the field. Doctoral students in higher education prepare for leadership and teaching roles in a variety of adult and higher education contexts including student affairs, academic affairs and other areas of higher education administration.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Education
Degree(s) Offered: Ed.D. in Higher Education
Specializations:
Program Requires GRE or MAT: No
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Additional Application Requirements:
This program only admits students to the fall semester.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
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