Ph.D. in Higher Education

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The Doctor of Philosophy is the degree most often desired for those who wish to become faculty in American colleges and universities; and for those who aspire to senior administrative roles at these institutions. Possession of this degree also provides those who have earned it with entry into business, government, research and other leadership positions. The PhD in Education with a concentration in higher education is intended to prepare individuals for these administrative and faculty positions and to provide these students with the skills to carry out scholarly research, lead organizations, and create new knowledge. The curriculum contains elements that will, if completed successfully, provide research expertise, administrative skills and experience, and the ability to serve the nation's colleges and universities and contribute to higher education elsewhere in the world.

For more information please contact 

Dr. Dana Burnett, Graduate Program Director
Higher Education Program,
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0157
Phone (757) 683-3326; Fax (757) 683-5756
E-mail: HIED@odu.edu