Overview
Features
- The PhD with a major in Higher Education Administration at University of Tennessee Knoxville offers advanced graduate study to those students aspiring to enhance their leadership knowledge and skill for service in their current positions, to establish knowledge and skill bases for a more responsible executive leadership appointment, to build the capacity and inclination for active participation in policy dialogue related to the purpose and performance of higher education, and to prepare scholars for service in faculty and policy scholar roles.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- The program requires completion of approximately 48-57 hours of coursework (exclusive of dissertation enrollment), completion of a written and oral comprehensive examination (an overall GPA of 3.5 is required to take the comprehensive examination), and successful completion and defense of a dissertation.
- The doctoral residence requirement is met by two consecutive terms of full-time enrollment.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , International
-
Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Educational Leadership View 164 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Tennessee Knoxville and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Requirements and Materials to Submit
- Combined Graduate School/Program Application for PhD in higher education administration
- Three letters of recommendations.
- Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work.
- A writing sample.
- An overall GPA of 3.5 in previous graduate study is required.
Tuition Fee
-
International
24264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
24264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
17184 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 716 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for Knoxville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Higher Education Administration.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility