July 2023 University Catalog

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

ED6504Leadership in Higher Education

4

ED7841The History of Higher Education

4

ED8000Advanced Studies in Education: Theory, Practice, and Purpose

4

RSCH7860Survey of Research Methods

4

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

ED-V8925Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

3

ED-V8926Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development

3

ED-V8927Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development

3

Specialization courses

ED7546Human Resources in Higher Education

4

ED7547Assessment in Higher Education

4

ED7818The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader

4

ED7834Higher Education and the Law

4

ED7840The Politics of Higher Education

4

ED7845Technology for Higher Education Leaders

4

ED7855Higher Education Administration

4

ED8447Advanced Funding and Managing Education Enterprises

4

Upon completion of all required coursework

EDCN9919Doctoral Comprehensive Exam

3

Learners must register for EDCN9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
EDCN9960Dissertation Courseroom

3

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.