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Adult and Higher Education Graduate Major (EdD, EdM, PhD)
Master of Education (EdM)
This major offers the following option(s):
Community College Leadership
Leadership in Higher Education
EdM available only via Ecampus.
The College of Education offers graduate programs leading to a major in Adult and Higher Education with degrees in Master of Education (EdM), Doctor of Education (EdD), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS).
Master of Education (EdM)
The Master of Education (EdM) degree in Adult and Higher Education is designed for working professionals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abili
This major offers the following option(s):
Community College Leadership
Leadership in Higher Education
EdM available only via Ecampus.
The College of Education offers graduate programs leading to a major in Adult and Higher Education with degrees in Master of Education (EdM), Doctor of Education (EdD), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS).
Master of Education (EdM)
The Master of Education (EdM) degree in Adult and Higher Education is designed for working professionals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve adult learners in a number of settings. These can include for-profit corporations, not-for-profit agencies, community organizations, and various higher education settings. This program is guided by the Academy of Human Resource Development Standards, a professional organization recognized internationally.
Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree
The Doctor of Education degree in Adult and Higher Education prepares professionals for faculty/administrative leadership roles in a variety of positions in community colleges or other higher education settings. Candidates must have appropriate professional experience in a higher education setting that enables them to benefit from the program learning outcomes. Examples of experience include teaching, student services, administration, finance, support staff, and/or supervision.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The AHE PhD will not be admitting students in academic year 2022-2023. Course requirements are being revised and students will be admitted in Fall 2023.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares professionals for research, administration, and professorial roles in higher education settings. Candidates must have significant experience in an education or education-related setting such as teaching, leadership administration, curriculum specialist, supervisor, etc., where the primary function is education. Knowledge of educational research methodology is highly desirable.
ties to serve adult learners in a number of settings. These can include for-profit corporations, not-for-profit agencies, community organizations, and various higher education settings. This program is guided by the Academy of Human Resource Development Standards, a professional organization recognized internationally.
Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree
The Doctor of Education degree in Adult and Higher Education prepares professionals for faculty/administrative leadership roles in a variety of positions in community colleges or other higher education settings. Candidates must have appropriate professional experience in a higher education setting that enables them to benefit from the program learning outcomes. Examples of experience include teaching, student services, administration, finance, support staff, and/or supervision.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The AHE PhD will not be admitting students in academic year 2022-2023. Course requirements are being revised and students will be admitted in Fall 2023.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares professionals for research, administration, and professorial roles in higher education settings. Candidates must have significant experience in an education or education-related setting such as teaching, leadership administration, curriculum specialist, supervisor, etc., where the primary function is education. Knowledge of educational research methodology is highly desirable.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EdM Core Courses | ||
| AHE 506 | PROJECTS | 4 |
| AHE 510 | INTERNSHIP | 5 |
| AHE 522 | INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY I | 1 |
| AHE 523 | INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY II | 1 |
| AHE 524 | INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY III | 1 |
| AHE 525 | INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IV | 1 |
| AHE 531 | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN | 4 |
| AHE 532 | PROGRAM EVALUATION | 4 |
| AHE 533 | NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH | 4 |
| AHE 534 | ORGANIZATIONS AND SYSTEMS THEORY | 4 |
| AHE 547 | INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ADULT LEARNERS | 4 |
| AHE 549 | ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES | 4 |
| AHE 553 | ADULT LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
| AHE 567 | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RELATIONS | 4 |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
EdD Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 108 graduate credits beyond the baccalaureate degree.
- An earned master's degree. Up to 30 credits may be credited toward the required graduate credits.
- At least 24 thesis/dissertation credits.
- A mentored internship in an appropriate work setting for a minimum of 6 credits.
PhD Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 graduate credits beyond the baccalaureate degree.
- An earned master's degree. Up to 33 credits may be credited toward the required graduate credits.
- A mentored internship in an appropriate research setting for a minimum of 3 credits.
- At least 36 thesis/dissertation credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EdD & PhD Core Courses | ||
| AHE 575 | EDUCATIONAL FINANCE | 3 |
| AHE 582 | LEGAL ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 603 | THESIS | 24 |
| AHE 623 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 638 | HISTORY OF HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 643 | ORGANIZATION THEORY-HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 644 | POLICY ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| EdD Required Courses | ||
| AHE 610 | INTERNSHIP (see EdD & PhD requirements) | 6 |
| AHE 612 | RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 613 | RESEARCH ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 614 | ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 617 | NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 630 | PROGRAM EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| AHE 634 | POWER AND PRIVILEGE IN LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| AHE 640 | HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION I | 3 |
| AHE 641 | HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION II | 3 |
| AHE 645 | ETHICAL PRACTICE | 3 |
| AHE 648 | ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
| Transfer Credits from Master's Degree | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 108 | |
