HRED-PHD - Higher Education, Ph.D.
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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education will offer advanced graduate study to students seeking professional positions in higher education grounded in data science and technological innovation. The program will also include a quantitative research core which will emphasize mastery in various theoretical frameworks with an emphasis on data science in order “to foster creative, relevant solutions using reliable, valid data and innovative platforms and systems to drive change.” The program aims to prepare students for careers as academic faculty, administrators, policy analysts, and educational researchers who can leverage robust and complex data across educational systems to better understand student access, persistence, and success. The program is a self-paced, 67-credit hour online program, which is structured so that students who are enrolled full-time can complete the program in four (4) years, and will utilize intrusive advising, cohorting, and faculty and peer mentoring to ensure student success.
The doctoral program will require 67 credit hours comprised of the following program requirements:
Type of courses | credit hours |
|---|---|
Core Courses | 28 |
Data Science Courses | 12 |
Research Courses | 12 |
Dissertation | 15 |
Total | 67 Credit hours |
Success and informed professionalism in these areas is vital in today’s competitive university landscape. A terminal (doctoral) degree provides students an opportunity to move into professional roles as they gain more experience. In today’s data-driven, evidence-based context, the knowledge and skills garnered through this program will contribute to additional growth and success and situate them for greater contributions to their institutions.
The program will provide preparation to be adapted to any postsecondary role with a focus to improve college access, student success, and persistence to completion. Driven by data science, program candidates will apply actionable approaches to face challenges confronting higher education. Ph.D. candidates will also learn to use cutting-edge technology to best serve students and guide higher education practices and policies.
Graduates will use their data science knowledge and skills to guide colleges and universities, state higher education agencies, foundations, and related associations.