Doctor of Education / Higher Education (Self Designed)
Walden University

Program Details

Offering the flexibility to personalize your plan of study, this unique specialization option allows you to examine 21st-century higher education institutions, evaluate the relevance of current education models, and understand how to maximize efficiency, productivity, and sustainability as a leader within today’s higher education settings. In this specialization, you will complete a set of core education courses and choose four electives from 21 courses focusing on higher education across our EdD and PhD in Education programs. Customize your coursework according to your personal and professional goals.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Students are required to attend one face-to-face residency.

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island