Find out more about Doctor of Philosophy in Education / Higher Education Leadership, Management & Policy

Program Details

Institutions of higher education are continuously evolving to meet the needs of diverse clientele and stakeholders. In this specialization, you will explore the systems, policies, and politics of higher education. Learn and apply effective leadership and management skills and strategies to facilitate positive social change. As a student in the Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy (Non-Licensure) specialization, you will research institutions of higher education from a systemic, organizational perspective. Learn how internal and external systems, politics, and policies impact institutional effectiveness, student learning and development, and the organization’s overall development and impact. This program also helps you develop the leadership skills required to address the needs of a dynamic higher education landscape, domestically and internationally. This specialization is designed for professionals in community colleges, private and public liberal arts colleges, distance-learning institutions, regional and state universities, state and federal agencies, and national professional associations.

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