Higher Education Administration - Educational Leadership (Online)

Throughout this Higher Education Administration - Educational Leadership (Online) PhD program from Liberty University you can learn about teaching the college student, college and university administration, historical perspectives of higher education, and the economic impact of higher education. You will also study the specifics of accreditation.

In the educational leadership specialization, you’ll study issues and trends in technology and learning as well as policy analysis. You’ll also be able to choose between two courses: organizational analysis and problem-solving for educators, or conflict resolution. Our educational leadership cognate is rounded out by an elective course, which allows you to study a topic you’re most passionate about.

Upon completion of your core courses, you’ll begin to venture into dissertation preparation. The research courses in our online doctor of higher education include advanced educational statistics, quantitative and qualitative methods of research, and a dissertation literature review. You will also study research concepts and methodology as part of your research courses.

And finally, the dissertation portion of your degree will consist of multiple courses. Through these courses, you will choose a topic, research your topic, and present your findings to our School of Education faculty.

Career opportunities:

• College/university administrator

• Curriculum specialist

• Educational consultant

• Program coordinator

• Student affairs director

Courses include:

• Teaching the College Student

• College and University Administration

• Historical Perspectives of Higher Education

• Assessment and Accreditation