University of North Texas
College of Education
Counseling & Higher Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education
Degrees:
- Ph D.
Program Emphasis:
- Administrative Leadership
- Community College Leadership
- Student Learning & Development
Contact
Dr. Barett Taylor1155 Union Circle #305187
Denton, TX 76209
Program Statement
The UNT Program in Higher Education promotes human development through education, research, and service that advance the profession of, and scholarship in, higher education.
The Program provides education and professional development for individuals who serve or will serve as administrators, faculty, and scholars in higher education institutions, governmental agencies, policy or research centers, and professional associations that conduct postsecondary education in the United States and globally.
The PhD in Higher Education program is designed for individuals primarily interested in the scholarly inquiry and/or teaching of higher education as a field of study. The PhD in higher education is particularly appropriate to the following careers:
- Academic and research positions in graduate instructional programs of higher education, higher education institutes and centers for the study of higher education.
- Applied and management research positionsĀ in institutions of higher learning, government agencies, consortia of higher education institutions and higher education professional associations.
- Senior administrative positions in four-year colleges and universities where in-depth knowledge and understanding of the conceptual bases of higher education administration are required.
Meets ACPA Commission for Professional Preparation Standards:
YesMeets CAS Standards:
YesNumber of Program Faculty
Full Time:
6Total Program Credit Hours:
72Average Time to Degree:
5 yearsVisitation Program
No
Requirements
Entrance Exam:
- None Required
Assistantship Required:
NoAssistantship Placement Assistance:
YesAttendance:
- Full time
- Part time
Program Delivery:
- In-person
- Online
Course Schedule:
- Day
- Evening
Thesis:
YesComprehensive Exam Required:
Yes