Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Higher Education in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Transform into an education professor and shape the future of learning. The Ed.D. program in higher education focuses on applying theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. Ideal for those pursuing careers in administrative leadership, this program prepares individuals for senior roles in various educational settings. These include top-tier positions at four-year institutions like dean of students, academic vice presidents, or college deans, as well as leadership roles in community colleges and technical institutes such as department chairs, academic deans, or college presidents.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the doctoral program in Higher Education is a two-step process. Each applicant must first apply to and meet the general admission requirements of UNT's Toulouse Graduate School.Then, applications for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the College of Education for review and final decision.
Completed the Application for Admission to the Doctoral Program in Higher Education
Three professional recommendations
Three professional recommendations are required, including at least one from a faculty member with whom you have studied or conducted research.
A typewritten admissions essay that does not exceed 2 pages, addressing the following:
Your reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree in higher education,
Major area of interest in the field of higher education,
Expectations regarding the program and career opportunities from the degree,
Your immediate and long-range goals,
Your work experience and previous scholarship as it relates to future career goals,
Educational background as it relates to future career plans, and
Personal uniqueness and how it contributes to the entering class and the program's reputation.
A resume/curriculum vitae
A sample of your best recent written work
The writing sample can be a published journal article or book chapter, a research term paper, master's thesis, or a professional report for which you are the sole or primary author.
Interview
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Completed the Application for Admission to the Doctoral Program in Higher Education
Three professional recommendations
Three professional recommendations are required, including at least one from a faculty member with whom you have studied or conducted research.
A typewritten admissions essay that does not exceed 2 pages, addressing the following:
Your reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree in higher education,
Major area of interest in the field of higher education,
Expectations regarding the program and career opportunities from the degree,
Your immediate and long-range goals,
Your work experience and previous scholarship as it relates to future career goals,
Educational background as it relates to future career plans, and
Personal uniqueness and how it contributes to the entering class and the program's reputation.
A resume/curriculum vitae
A sample of your best recent written work
The writing sample can be a published journal article or book chapter, a research term paper, master's thesis, or a professional report for which you are the sole or primary author.
Interview
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
32,160