Overview

Become a transformational leader in higher education institutions with a Ph.D. focused on higher education leadership. You’ll build strong competencies in higher education structures and systems. Grow the skills you need to lead your institution’s efforts to improve access and equity for all students.

Our cohort structure offers support and networking opportunities with your peers and faculty. You’ll learn how to apply theory, critical thinking, and research to today’s higher education climate as a scholar-practitioner. This Education and Human Resource Studies - Higher Education Leadership program is offered at Colorado State University.

Highlights

Comprehensive Curriculum

Develop the leadership and critical analytical skills you need to develop policies and capably lead as a senior-level higher education professional.

Scholarship in Practice

Build research design skills and learn to contribute to the scholarship and knowledge within higher education from scholar-activist faculty.

Be a Transformational Leader

Gain and grow your commitment to equity and justice in higher education classrooms and administration.

Lead the Way

Become a leader in your institution’s commitment to access, equity, and educational outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Higher Education Leadership
Student Development in a Collegiate Context
Educational Research
Leadership Development
Higher Education Finance
Higher Education Law
Qualitative Research
Qualitative Data Analysis
Analyzing Education Literature
Professionalism in Education and Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Human Resource Management Educational Leadership Higher Education View 141 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree from a regionally accredited post secondary institution or a Colorado State University-recognized international institution is required.
At least two years of professional post-master’s work experience in a higher education institution setting or within an organization that is engaged in work related to higher education.
Admission will be primarily guided by the evaluation of each applicant’s fit with the program mission, and within the context of developing each incoming cohort’s teaching and learning community based on application materials (i.e., Statement of Purpose, professional experiences, recommendation letters, academic transcripts) and interviews with finalists.

Tuition Fee

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International

32058 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32058 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32058 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32058 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15856 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15856 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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