Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Administration and Foundations - Higher Education Administration in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,457
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Higher Education Administration specialization is designed for individuals with a master's degree and professional experience (teaching, administrative, or staff roles) in higher education institutions. Aspiring administrators typically pursue a Doctor of Education degree, whereas those interested in research-oriented paths usually opt for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. This concentration empowers seasoned educators and administrators to deepen their expertise, enhancing their career prospects and capacity to make meaningful impacts in the field of higher education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must have earned a master's degree or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the specific doctoral program
have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work (approximately the junior and senior years)
have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for all graduate-level coursework
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. Submit an updated resume that shows at least two years of experience in higher education or in a related agency/organization. Review the goals of the higher education program and upload an essay that addresses the following topics. Submit an academic/research writing sample. Submit two professional letters of reference. You will also be asked to submit their contact information when applying on the on-line system.
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work (approximately the junior and senior years)
have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for all graduate-level coursework
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. Submit an updated resume that shows at least two years of experience in higher education or in a related agency/organization. Review the goals of the higher education program and upload an essay that addresses the following topics. Submit an academic/research writing sample. Submit two professional letters of reference. You will also be asked to submit their contact information when applying on the on-line system.
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
Tuition
USD
16,457