New
Department:
Organizational
Leadership, Policy,
and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a
new department has been created
that integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy, and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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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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