PhD in Education, Leadership for Higher Education
School of Public Service and Education
The doctoral Leadership for Higher Education specialization integrates current, recognized theory and best practices with practical application. Learners engage in a curriculum that emphasizes leadership theories and models; higher education history, politics, law, assessment, funding and financing, human resource management and administration; and the future of teaching and learning. Throughout the specialization, learners focus on developing the research and problem-solving skills needed to meet leadership challenges in higher education and guide traditional and distance education programs. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue academic or executive leadership positions at community colleges; universities; or other public, private, or for-profit postsecondary educational institutions. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.
Core courses
| ED6504 | Leadership in Higher Education | 4 |
| ED7841 | The History of Higher Education | 4 |
| ED8000 | Advanced Studies in Education: Theory, Practice, and Purpose | 4 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| ED-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| ED-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| ED-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
Specialization courses
| ED7546 | Human Resources in Higher Education | 4 |
| ED7547 | Assessment in Higher Education | 4 |
| ED7818 | The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader | 4 |
| ED7834 | Higher Education and the Law | 4 |
| ED7840 | The Politics of Higher Education | 4 |
| ED7845 | Technology for Higher Education Leaders | 4 |
| ED7855 | Higher Education Administration | 4 |
| ED8447 | Advanced Funding and Managing Education Enterprises | 4 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
Learners must register for EDCN9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Three Elective Courses
At least 12 quarter credits
Choose any graduate course(s).
Total
At least 92 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.