Program Details
Liberty’s University’s online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs offers students the opportunity to earn a valuable, career-enhancing, terminal degree that is directly applicable to collegiate settings. Student affairs professionals play a valuable role in shaping and fostering an engaged student body, and with this degree, you can play your own role in student affairs. This online degree program exists to help equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers in higher education, and more specifically, student affairs administration. Students interested in this program are likely current educators or educational administrators who are interested in pursuing careers related to student affairs at an institution of higher education. Through courses in leadership, policy development, program assessment, and best practices for supporting student success, Liberty’s Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration seeks to develop knowledgeable, well-rounded graduates who are capable of thriving in student affairs settings. By partnering with Liberty for a student affairs Ph.D., students can earn a career-enhancing credential that can help them take their careers to new heights.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Liberty University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)