Program Structure
Higher Education is an area of advanced study within the Department of Education Policy and Leadership.
This nationally recognized graduate program in Higher Education prepares students for leadership positions
in higher education administration, policy analysis, and scholarship.
Students select a primary and secondary field of specialization from among the following:
Governance and Leadership; Academic Management; Law, Federal and State Policy; Curriculum and Teaching.
In addition, in conjunction with their faculty advisor, students can design an area of specialization to
meet their individual needs.
Doctoral students with an interest in student personnel services can
take courses in the College Student Personnel
program in the Department of Counseling and Personnel
Services. The two programs offer distinct degrees but cooperate closely on course offerings, with
students frequently taking courses in both departments.
Higher education students can also take
courses in areas such as business, public affairs, and the social sciences. Programs of study are
individually designed by students in consultation with their faculty advisor. Department courses are
usually offered in the afternoon and evening.
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| Credit Hours |
| |
- Core courses
- EDPL
653 Organization and Administration of Higher Education
(required)
- EDPL
657 History of Higher Education in the United States (required)
- EDPL
651 Higher Education Law
- EDPL
652 Higher Education in American Society
| 12 |
- Research and analytical methods
- EDPL
690 Research in Education Policy, Planning and Administration
(or equivalent)
- EDMS 645 Quantitative Research Methods (or equivalent)
- EDPL
700 Qualitative Research Methods in Education (or equivalent)
| 9 |
- Issue-Focused Seminars such as Higher Education Planning, Higher Education Finance, Retention Theories, etc.
| 6 to 9 |
- Collateral Studies -- Course work in other departments
| 0 to 3 |
- Field Experience or Thesis
|
3 for non-thesis |
| |
3 for non-thesis |
| 6 |
|
For a more detailed listing of possible courses these program requirements, you may wish to see the
| Credit Hours |
| |
|
9 |
- Research and analytical methods
- An introductory course on modes of inquiry
- Quantitative research methods
- Interpretive research methods
- Additional research methods course appropriate for student's
dissertation
|
12 |
- Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Education,
such as History, Philosophy, Economics, Law, Politics, etc.
- Domain knowledge, such as Curriculum in Higher Education,
Leadership in Higher Education, Higher Education Planning, etc
|
12-15 |
- Cognate courses (Master's degree or electives)
|
up to 24 |
|
|
12 |
|
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