Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education

This program is designed for individuals interested primarily in the application of theory to practice. It is particularly appropriate for persons who primarily aspire to any of the following administrative leadership careers: Senior leadership positions in two and four-year colleges and universities such as President, Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Vice President for Administration, Dean of Administration, Vice President for Development/Advancement, Vice President for Institutional Research, Assistant to the President, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Continuing Education, Dean of a College, etc, or middle management administrative positions in student affairs, administrative affairs, business affairs, and development in all types of institutions of higher education including positions such as Director of Housing, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Life/Student Activities, Director of Student Center, Director of Purchasing, Director of Auxiliary Services, Director of Development, Director of Institutional Research, Director of Human Resources, Director of Continuing Education and so forth. The minimum total number of hours required for the EdD is 60-66 hours beyond the master's degree or 90-96 hours beyond the bachelor's degree.