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Sample Program Core Courses
- Social Foundations
- Organizational Development
- Today’s Student
- Advanced Ethical Leadership Studies
Education: Higher Education Leadership Concentration
Doctorate
Online and in-depth, this program is designed for your current work life and the role you are called into.
58
Credit Hours
No teaching experience required. Choose your track: K-12 Leadership or Higher Education Leadership.
8
Weeks/Term
You may start in the fall or spring semester.
100%
Online & Flexible
All classes are online and asynchronous, with a few scheduled, face-to-face online class sessions.
Cultivate Your Best Leadership Skill Set
Designed to develop trained and skilled educational leaders who make a difference, this degree equips you with both a broad knowledge of social, political, and economic forces at work in society, as well as specific skills for meeting leadership challenges in education.
The Doctor of Education program at 91¸£ÀûÉç cultivates your skills in these areas:
- Applied research
- Higher-order cognition
- Problem-solving
- Professional staff development
- Social intelligence
- Systems thinking
What Can I Do with a Doctoral Degree in Higher Education Leadership?
Higher education leadership prepares you to lead educational institutions at the postsecondary level.
By developing strategic planning and organizational management skills, leaders in higher education foster excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in colleges and universities.
Financial Aid Officer
Academic Dean
Higher Education Instructor
Curriculum Director
Education Consultant
Education Beside Experienced & Faithful Master-Teachers
Study Educational Leadership & Contribute to the Field
Research Core
Your dissertation completes the degree. It comprises research, writing, and a formal defense. While this is primarily independent work, you are guided through the steps by three courses:
- EDUL 8303 Seminar in Educational Research Design (3 hrs.): From concept through IRB to full proposal.
- EDUL 9601 Dissertation 1 (6 hrs.): Collect and analyze data; begin writing your dissertation.
- EDUL 9602 Dissertation 2 (6 hrs.): Complete your writing; prepare to defend your dissertation.
Students pursuing licensure are encouraged to contact their state licensure department to determine exact credentials and degree requirements.
