Overview

The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions today and in the future.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Educational Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from Kent State University will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of theories of student and adult development that guide the profession and influence student learning and development within their collegiate environment.

Demonstrate a basic understanding and conversant knowledge of the legal issues facing higher education today, including being familiar with legislation that impacts decision making within higher education and understanding the rights and responsibilities of students, staff, faculty and institutions.

Demonstrate, through practical experience in two or more functional areas within higher education, the potential to succeed in professional leadership positions.

Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus.

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States, and articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law and Higher Education

College Student Development: Theory and Practice

Leadership in Education Organizations

The Administration of Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education

Assessment and Accreditation in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

Fall: Funding deadline: December 1
Fall, Spring, Summer: rolling admission

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Leadership Higher Education View 195 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.250 graduate GPA is recommended)
Official transcript(s)
GRE with recommended scores at 50th percentile or higher (GRE is waived if master's degree GPA is 3.250 or higher) - effective for spring 2023 admission, the GRE is no longer required
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Interview
English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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