In the 54-credit PhD program in Higher Education, you will delve into issues of access and equity, state and federal policy, student development, and institutional development and assessment. You’ll benefit from the diverse interests and expertise of the faculty in research, policy development, and institutional leadership and engage in a rigorous sequence of research courses to prepare for your dissertation, which combines literature research with empirical investigation. The curriculum's flexibility allows you to create a personalized program supporting your research interests.
Core Course Sequence
The curriculum requirements for the Program include core coursework in higher education, electives in higher education and cognate areas, and extensive training in research methods and analysis. The program culminates in a dissertation.
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