PhD in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition is $585 to $820 per credit hour depending on the student's enrollment status and degree level..

Students engage in research-based study focused on leadership and management within higher education institutions. They complete projects such as evaluability assessments for educational programs and analyze legal and governance issues in universities. The programme prepares graduates for academic and administrative roles through coursework in strategic planning, curriculum design, and organizational change. It is delivered online with a Christian worldview foundation.

Focus areas include Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation, History & Contemporary Issues in American Higher Education, The Law & Governance of Higher Education, Curriculum & Assessment for College/University Teaching, Administration Organization & Change.

The programme requires 67 credit hours, including 21 hours of core curriculum, 24-26 hours in concentration courses, 6 hours of research, and 16 hours of dissertation research. All students must complete a research-based dissertation.

Graduates enter roles such as university faculty, division chair, academic dean, and assistant dean in higher education institutions.

Applicants must submit an online application, unofficial transcripts, and a government-issued ID. International applicants need transcripts evaluated by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency. A graduate degree is required for admission.

The programme totals about 67 credit hours. Online, part-time or full-time, with typical duration aligned with course load and dissertation timeline. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.