Higher education doctorate (Ph.D.) track
in educational policy and administration
Program
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with a program emphasis in higher education,
administered by the Graduate School and offered by the Department of Educational
Policy and Administration (EdPA), provides an opportunity for intensive study
of the policies and organizational issues in higher education institutions and
systems.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students enrolled in HiEd are the future leaders, university faculty members
and/or administrators, policy analysts and researchers in the field of higher
education. The students enrolled in the program are pursuing such areas of concentration
as administration and organization, policy and evaluation, leadership in student
affairs, and leadership and policy in two-year institutions. The program is
selective and is limited to 10 students each year. All new students begin
the program in the fall semester.
What will my program look like?
The Ph.D. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at
least 55 credits of course work. With adviser’s approval, students who
already have a master's degree can apply up to 18 semester credits from the
master's toward their Ph.D. In addition, 24 semester thesis credits are required
for the dissertation. Typically, a course that meets once a week throughout
the semester is three credits. Students may complete the coursework on either
a full-time or part-time basis.
See curriculum.
How long will my Ph.D. program take?
Attending full time, including summers, students often can complete the required
coursework in 2 to 2 ½ years. During this time they complete preliminary
written and oral examinations. Many students are able to complete their dissertation
in another 1 to 2 years. Upon completion of the dissertation, students take
a final oral examination. Doctoral students must complete all their requirements
and receive their degree within five calendar years after passing their preliminary
oral examination.
General
information about the doctor of philosophy degree
Graduate School Catalog
Revised October 2006
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