Doctorates in Higher Ed Admin

EdD/PhD in Higher Educational Administration Programs (60/61 credits)

The doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration are designed to prepare experienced practitioners for senior administrative and policy-making positions. The PhD degree is more research oriented and requires more courses in advanced research methodologies. The EdD program primarily serves those seeking administrative and executive positions, while the PhD program serves those who wish to pursue careers in research and teaching. Graduates typically work in the following professional areas:

• Research
• Teaching
• Policy leadership
• College administration at all levels
• Community college leadership and management
• Student personnel administration
• Corporate and post-secondary policy analysis

EdD: Degree Requirements (60 credits)

Common Core (minimum 12, with more credits available from variable credit courses):
LEAD600 Annual Conference (0)
LEAD630 Introduction to Leadership (2)
EDAL655 Higher Education Finance and Technology (3)
EDAL667 Leadership in Higher Education (3)
EDFN500 Phil. Foundations for Professionals (3)
LEAD886 Advanced Internship: ____ (1-12)

Concentration Area (20)
EDAL640 Higher Education Law (3)
EDAL674 Administration of Student Services (3)
EDAL675 College Student Development Theory (3)
EDAL676 Administration of Academic Services (3)
LEAD778 Global Engagement Study Tour (6)
LEAD789 Advanced Seminar: ____ (1-12)

Electives (As Needed)
In consultation with your advisor.

Educational Research (12)
EDCI636  Program Evaluation (3)
EDRM505 Research Methods (3)
EDRM611 Applied Statistical Methods I (3) 
LEAD535 Principles of Academic Writing (1)
LEAD637  Issues in Research (2)

Dissertation (16)
LEAD880 Dissertation Proposal Dev (2)
LEAD899 Doctoral Dissertation (14)

TOTAL EdD degree credits (60)

To download an EdD course plan template, go to course plans.

PhD: Degree Requirements (61 credits)

Common Core (minimum 11, with more credits available from variable credit courses):
LEAD600 Annual Conference (0)
LEAD630 Introduction to Leadership (2)
EDAL655 Higher Education Finance and Technology (3)
EDAL667 Leadership in Higher Education (3)
EDFN500 Phil. Foundations for Professionals (3)

Concentration Area (19)
EDAL640 Higher Education Law (3)
EDAL674 Administration of Student Services (3)
EDAL675 College Student Development Theory (3)
EDAL676 Administration of Academic Services (3)
LEAD778 Global Engagement Study Tour (6)
LEAD789 Advanced Seminar: ____ (1-12)

Electives (As Needed)
In consultation with your advisor.

Educational Research (15)
EDRM505 Research Methods (3)
EDRM605 Qual. Research Methods (3)
EDRM611 Applied Statistical Methods I (3)
EDRM712 Applied Statistical Methods II (3)
LEAD535  Principles of Academic Writing (1)
LEAD637  Issues in Research (2)

Dissertation (16)
LEAD880 Dissertation Proposal Dev (2)
LEAD899 Doctoral Dissertation (14)

TOTAL PhD degree credits (61)

To download a PhD course plan template, go to course plans.

Application Process
 

Applicants must meet School of Education admission requirements for doctoral programs. They may transfer up to 32 credits from previous graduate work into the doctoral program. If they have not previously taken the course, candidates must complete LEAD600 Leadership Orientation, an introduction to the philosophy of leadership and review the standards that will guide their educational plan. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 61 credits and requires the completion of a portfolio and a dissertation. Many courses are offered as variable credits; therefore, candidates should consider their credit needs when planning their course work and registering for courses. The portfolio serves as a component of the doctoral comprehensive examination. Both doctorates require the successful completion of a dissertation.