Overview

The faculty of the program are highly-respected scholars within and beyond the field, and with expertise that spans numerous research arenas such as access and success of vulnerable student populations, educational policy and institutional impact, social stratification in education, equity and inclusion, financial sustainability challenges, campus climate, globalization, religion and higher education, and more.

Learning Outcomes of the D.Ed. Higher Education Degree at Pennsylvania State University

Distinguish various aspects of higher education--including perspectives on its past, present, and future.
Interpret and communicate knowledge of higher education that informs research, policy, and professional practice.
Demonstrate competence in designing, conducting, and communicating (including written form) research that generates new knowledge.
Identify and address ways in which power operates in higher education, and has been differentially distributed by race and by other marginalized social identities.
Utilize concepts, theories, and frameworks from education and other fields of inquiry in exploring and critically analyzing topics in higher education.
Evaluate required competencies, needed preparation, and potential rewards relative to pursuing a range of career opportunities in all sectors of academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Higher Education
Diversity & Equity in Higher Education
Administration and Organization in Higher Education
Higher Education Students and Clientele
Thesis Research

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Higher Education View 81 other PhDs in Higher Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must submit a resume, a statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

94320 USD / full

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Out-of-State

94320 USD / full

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Domestic

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In-State

94320 USD / full

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Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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