Overview

The doctoral program in Education, Health and Behavior Studies (EHBS) is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to promote solutions, science, and the study of critical issues in higher education, instructional design and technology and kinesiology.

As a student at the University of North Dakota, you will have access to faculty expertise, research teams and research labs to promote connections between classroom learning and development of research skills and expertise.

Features

The EHBS doctoral program follows a scholar-practitioner model. It is designed for students preparing for academic and professional positions that balance research, theory and practice.

Participate in a community of learners with students and faculty from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Take courses all year with support of library, technology, and advising.
Apply theory to practice to show influences on individuals, organizations, and policy.
Experience diversity as a key component of the program design, curriculum, and coursework.
Develop methodological expertise in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
Complete a publishable doctoral dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Practices of Higher Education
History of Higher Education
The College Student Experience
Learning and Leading in Organizations
Law and Higher Education
Finance and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology Instructional Design Higher Education View 46 other PhDs in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Grade point average from all previous graduate work (minimum of 3.5 required)
Statement of goals
Professional resume
Writing sample
Three (3) letters of recommendation that address the academic and professional qualities that support you for doctoral-level work

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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Tuition Fee

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International

25640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25640 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19658 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13678 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13678 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Grand Forks

1000 - 2180 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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