Higher Education, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education prepares graduates for positions as faculty, researchers, and academic leaders who are able to conduct original research that contributes to higher education policy and practice, and to interpret and communicate the results of that research through their writing, teaching, and leadership.
Program Highlights
- Cohort model designed for working professionals in higher education
- Sequenced, lock-step curriculum enables students to complete the full degree, including dissertation, within four years at a guaranteed tuition rate
- Two weeks at APU each January and July, with online instruction and meetings at professional conferences in between
- Unique strengths-based approach to teaching, learning, leadership, and research
- Experienced faculty who are professionally active scholars committed to student success
- International travel as part of the Global Policy course exposes all students to international higher education policy and practice
- All students join a faculty member’s research team for two years of hands-on experience doing research that makes a difference
- Leadership skills and competencies, including emotional intelligence, are woven throughout the curriculum
- Comprehensive exams that are practical demonstrations of program competencies in leadership, student success, and social justice/diversity
- Social justice perspectives and faith integration are woven throughout the curriculum
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