This nationally recognized Ph.D. program emphasizes informed, ethical decision making in the administration of higher education. It is intended to launch its graduates into new areas and/or higher levels of leadership in colleges and universities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Ph.D degree, students in the Higher Education Administration program are expected to be able to:
- Administration and Leadership in Higher Education: Evaluate theories and models of organizations and leadership to achieve institutional mission and goals.
- Postsecondary Students’ Learning and Development: Assess and analyze models and theories of student learning and development, informed by cultural factors that influence their creation and use.
- Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice: Evaluate campus policy and practice to promote diversity, equity, and social justice.
- Inquiry: Assessment, Evaluation, and Research: Design and execute research to address important concerns in higher education.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an earned Master’s degree.
Additional Documents required:
- Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). GRE can be waived if graduate GPA is 3.2 and higher with five (5) years of full-time related work experience after Master’s degree. Enter your GPA and GPA Scale on the Academic History tab.
- Three Letters of Recommendation - submit recommender names/emails in this application, the recommenders will then be emailed automatically to submit their letter through this application system
- Letter of Recommendation Evaluation Form - At least one letter of recommendation must be from a faculty member and you are also encouraged to include a reference from a higher education or student affairs professional.
- Professional Resume - Current resume or curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional background; at least 3-5 years successful work experience (preferably post-master’s) is desired.
- Statement of Purpose - A 3-5 page typed statement (double-spaced) which addresses:
- Present goals, professional aspirations, interests, and reasons for seeking admission to the program.
- Areas of higher education administration in which you are most interested and why (e.g., student affairs, leadership, academic administration)
- Current research interests
- What you wish to achieve in the profession
Application Requirements
Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements
International Application Information
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