Higher Education Administration, Ph.D.
Saint Louis University's Doctor of Philosophy in higher education administration emphasizes the interplay of theory and practice in higher education.
Curriculum Overview
Through coursework and intensive study, the Ph.D. in higher education administration prepares future leaders, administrators and teachers for the college and university sector. Courses focus on (1) the analysis of issues related to college student and higher education administration; (2) application of discipline-based literature to higher education practice; (3) application of best practice; and (4) research competency. Courses are grounded in a social justice and inclusion framework.
Careers
The Ph.D. in higher education administration program is intended for those students interested in pursuing careers in higher education teaching and/or administration.
Admission Requirements
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply.
- Application form and fee
- Transcript(s)
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE or other applicable graduate entry exam scores
- Résumé
- Professional goal statement
Requirements for International Students
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
- Proof of financial support must include:
- A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University
- A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Please note that application deadlines for this program differ for international students.
Application Deadlines
Domestic students should apply for the fall semester by July 1, for the spring semester by November 1 and for the summer semester by April 1. International students should apply by May 1 for the fall semester, Oct. 1 for the spring semester and February 1 for the summer semester.
Review Process
A committee reviews each application wholly.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For priority consideration for graduate assistantship, applicants should complete their applications by February 1.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.
Accreditation
The School of Education at Saint Louis University is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). To contact CAEP:
1140 19th St NW #400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 223-0077
- Graduates will be able to use guided practice in student development, organizational, and environmental theories to analyze issues related to college students and higher education administration.
- Graduates will be able to interpret and apply discipline-based literature to higher education administration practice.
- Graduates will apply benchmark practices in leadership, communication, organization, finance, assessment, and management in higher education administration.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Administration | ||
| EDH 5250 | History of American Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 5350 | Student Development Theory I | 3 |
| EDH 5400 | Law and Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 6050 | Disability in Higher Education & Society | 3 |
| EDH 6150 | Organization and Administration of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 6580 | Financial Admin in Higher Educ | 3 |
| EDH 6950 | Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams | 0 |
| Research Courses | ||
| Introductory Research Courses | 3-9 | |
| Advanced Research Courses | 6 | |
| EDR 6970 | Research Topics in Education | 3 |
| Dissertation Research | ||
| EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 42-48 | |
Introductory Research Courses
Students must complete master’s level graduate research coursework as prerequisites for advanced research courses. Students are required to successfully complete the following three research courses. Up to 6 credits maybe waived based on students' prior coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDR 5000 | General Research Methods for Education | 3 |
| EDR 5100 | Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed | 3 |
| EDR 5400 | Qual Research in Education | 3 |
Advanced Research Courses
Select either a Quantitative or Qualitative option:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Option | ||
| EDR 6060 & EDR 6100 | Research Design and Analysis and Intermediate Applied Statistics for Education | 6 |
| Qualitative Option | ||
| EDR 5500 & EDR 6400 | Evaluation of Education Programs and Advanced Qual Research for Ed | 6 |
Non-Course Requirements
- Students must pass comprehensive written examination,
- an oral examination/proposal defense, and
- a public presentation and defense of their dissertation.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDH 5250 | History of American Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 5350 | Student Development Theory I | 3 |
| EDR 6600 | Designing Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDH 6150 | Organization and Administration of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 6060 or EDR 5400 |
Disability Administration in Higher Education or Qual Research in Education |
3 |
| EDH 6580 | Financial Admin in Higher Educ | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDH 5400 | Law and Higher Education | 3 |
| EDH 6050 | Disability in Higher Education & Society | 3 |
| EDR 6400 | Advanced Qual Research for Ed | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDR 6100 or EDR 6500 |
Intermediate Applied Statistics for Education or Multilevel Regression Models |
3 |
| EDR 6970 | Research Topics in Education | 3 |
| EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research | 0-12 |
| EDH 6950 | Special Study for Written Comprehensive Exams | 0 |
| Credits | 6-18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research (Please register in your advisor's section number) | 4 |
| Oral Exam (Dissertation Proposal) | ||
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDR 6990 | Dissertation Research (Please register in your advisor's section number) | 4 |
| Public Defense of Dissertation | ||
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 41-53 | |
| 1 | Whichever course has not been counted as a research pre-requisite. NOTE: Two of these three courses are pre-requisites with the third course required to be taken during the Ph.D. program. All three pre-requisite courses must be taken before enrolling in the advanced research courses. |
For additional admission questions, please contact:
SLU School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu