Higher Education Administration Program Curriculum & Admission Requirements
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Coursework
Continuous Study
• Spring enrollment of 6 credit hours and fall enrollment of 6 credit hours;
• Spring enrollment of 6 credit hours and summer enrollment of 3 credit hours;
• Summer enrollment of 3 credit hours and fall enrollment of 6 credit hours.
Comprehensive Exam
Dissertation
Program Curriculum
The program is a cohort program in which all students begin in the summer and take the same required courses. Courses reflect current theory and research in main areas of essential to understanding colleges and universities and their constituents. Although the coursework is prescribed, students will work with an advisor to shape a dissertation project.
Core Requirements
Courses
Research Requirements
Courses
Field Experience Requirement
Courses
Dissertation Requirement
Courses
Please note, this is a potential plan of study. Please consult with your faculty advisor before enrolling.
Graduate Admission
Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent with at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and hold a full-time position in a college or university or related educational setting. Three years of full-time experience is recommended. Meeting minimum admission standards does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants are strongly advised to contact one (or more) of the faculty members in the department prior to applying for the doctoral program.
Application Deadlines
Application Checklist
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration
Applicants are required to submit the following materials and meet the following requirements before the application deadline:
List
Online application
Complete through the KU Office of Graduate Admissions
Transcripts
One official copy of academic transcripts from each college or university attended
English translation of transcripts
Official transcripts from an international university must include an English translation
GRE exam scores (optional)
Official copy of scores no older than five years
Resume or CV
Statement of purpose
Please submit a succinct statement of purpose. Click the link above for details.
Writing sample
An article, paper, or other composition
Letters of recommendation
Please provide information regarding three references, one of which must be a faculty member or someone who can speak directly to your academic skills. For each reference, please provide their full name, relationship to you (e.g., supervisor, professor), email address, and contact phone number. Include your references on a new page, as the last page of your resume.
Proof of English proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency
Application fee
$65 for U.S. residents, $85 for international applicants.
Admission & Curriculum Resources
The online application is designed to give you the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form. We invite you to explore our graduate degree information, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Lawrence, Kansas.
Program Faculty
Dallas Doane
Zak Foste
Stephen Jackson
Amanda Mollet
Jennifer C. Ng
Gene T. Parker III
Lisa Ellen Wolf-Wendel