Overview

The PhD in Education - Higher Education Leadership and Policy (Self-Designed) program from Walden University offers educators and administrators the opportunity to grow as scholars and innovators in higher education. Benefit from access to distinguished faculty members and student support services. Conduct original research in your area of interest, deepen your research skills, and prepare to contribute as an education leader, administrator, faculty member, or policymaker.

Join the more than 100 state teachers of the year who have chosen Walden University to obtain their education degree.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Evaluation

• Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy

• Early Childhood Special Education

• Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management

• Educational Technology and Design

• Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy

• Higher Education Leadership and Policy (Self-Designed)

• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation

• Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

• Reading, Literacy, Assessment, and Evaluation

Choose Your Speed of Completion: Take one or two courses at a time, or choose a combination of the two, throughout the program to fit your schedule.