Higher Education 

Overview

The Higher Education program is offered by University of Arizona .

Established in 1977, the Center for the Study of Higher Education offers flexible, interdisciplinary, and individualized master of arts and doctor of philosophy degree programs with concentrations in comparative higher education, organization and administration, college access, and student affairs.

The Center's work is distinguished by:

• A commitment not just to improving practice, but also to educational changes that enhance the realization of social justice in higher education.

• A consideration of how developments in the political economy shape and are expressed in the restructuring of higher education settings, professions, and practices.

• An exploration of the international/global dimensions, issues, and agencies related to higher education, with particular attention devoted to the Americas.

A Diverse, Supportive, Challenging Intellectual Community

Each year we matriculate around ten (10) Ph.D. students and twenty (20) M.A. students. The life experience and perspectives of the 90-100 students enrolled here flavor our program. A high proportion of our students are accomplished professionals and we value the practical experience and organizational skills they bring.Ours is a diverse, supportive, challenging intellectual community. Over two-thirds of our students are women, over 20 percent are students of color, and over one-third are students of color. Many are first-generation students. This diversity enriches our community and work.