Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Higher Education in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
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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
48 months
Pursue a career as an education professor and influence future leaders. Our Ph.D. program in higher education caters to those focused on academic research and teaching within this specialized field. This advanced degree opens doors to mid-level or executive administrative roles in universities, colleges, state education agencies, or accreditation bodies. You'll gain qualifications for careers in student services, academic administration, institutional advancement, or business operations within higher education.
The Doctor of Philosophy program is ideal for those passionate about academic investigation and teaching in higher education. Graduates emerge prepared for professorial roles, research positions, or top-tier leadership opportunities in universities, state education systems, healthcare education centers, and government organizations. Our program participates in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), a national initiative dedicated to enhancing the standards of educational doctoral programs across participating institutions.
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.
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.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
32,160