Doctorate in Higher Education

Program Overview

Ohio University's Doctorate in Higher Education equips students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in higher education history, leadership, organizational needs, learning environments, and research methodologies. The program offers both on-campus and executive formats, preparing graduates for leadership roles in higher education and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Doctorate in Higher Education program at Ohio University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leadership roles in higher education. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the history and contexts of Higher Education, leadership, organizational needs, the learning environment, and research concepts and methods.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history, theory, and practice of higher education.
• To develop students' critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• To prepare students to conduct original research in higher education.
• To prepare students for leadership roles in higher education.

Program Description:

The Doctorate in Higher Education program is offered in two formats:

• On-Campus Program: This program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Students take coursework in the evenings and on weekends.
• Executive Program: This program is offered on a weekend basis.
Students take coursework over a 15-week semester and meet for 5 face-to-face weekends. Both programs require students to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework. The coursework includes core courses in higher education, research methods, and statistics. Students also choose elective courses that align with their research interests. In addition to coursework, students must also complete a dissertation. The dissertation is a major research project that allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the field of higher education.

Outline:

Content:

The Doctorate in Higher Education program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The history of higher education
• The governance and finance of higher education
• The organization and administration of higher education
• The curriculum and instruction in higher education
• The student experience in higher education
• The role of higher education in society

Structure:

The Doctorate in Higher Education program is typically completed in 5-7 years. The program consists of two phases:

• Coursework Phase: Students complete coursework in the core areas of higher education.
• Dissertation Phase: Students conduct research and write a dissertation.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule for the Doctorate in Higher Education program varies depending on the format of the program.

• On-Campus Program: Students take coursework in the evenings and on weekends.
• Executive Program: Students take coursework over a 15-week semester and meet for 5 face-to-face weekends.

Individual Modules:

The Doctorate in Higher Education program offers a variety of individual modules, including:

• Higher Education Governance and Finance
• The Organization and Administration of Higher Education
• The Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education
• The Student Experience in Higher Education
• The Role of Higher Education in Society

Assessment:

Students in the Doctorate in Higher Education program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams: Students take exams at the end of each course.
• Papers: Students write papers throughout the program.
• Presentations: Students give presentations in class.
• Dissertation: Students write a dissertation as the culmination of their program.
The criteria for assessment vary depending on the method of assessment.

Teaching:

The Doctorate in Higher Education program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members. The faculty members are experts in their field and are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures: Faculty members give lectures on the core topics of higher education.
• Discussions: Students participate in discussions about the readings and lectures.
• Case Studies: Students analyze case studies to learn about real-world problems in higher education.
• Research Projects: Students conduct research projects to learn about the latest research in higher education.

Careers:

Graduates of the Doctorate in Higher Education program are prepared for a variety of careers in higher education, including:

• Faculty: Graduates can teach at colleges and universities.
• Administrators: Graduates can work in administration at colleges and universities.
• Researchers: Graduates can conduct research on higher education.
• Policymakers: Graduates can work in policymaking roles that affect higher education.
The program also prepares students for careers in other fields, such as:
• Nonprofit organizations: Graduates can work in nonprofit organizations that support higher education.
• Government: Graduates can work in government agencies that oversee higher education.
• Business: Graduates can work in businesses that provide services to higher education institutions.