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EdD: Higher Education

Hybrid
Campuses: Jackson, Online
A woman earning her Doctor of Education (EdD) stands smiling between two people in blue and black robes at an outdoor graduation ceremony. One person places a hood over her shoulders, with a College of Pharmacy banner visible in the background.

Lead institutions that matter

The EdD in Educational Leadership with a Higher Education specialization at 鶹Ƶ University offers an academically rigorous program designed for professionals in higher education and business seeking to advance their leadership in academic institutions. Delivered through summer residencies and online coursework, the program begins a new cohort each June.

Quick Facts

Department

School of Education

Format

Hybrid

Program Type

Specialization

Curriculum

What You'll Study

The Higher Education specialization within the Doctor of Education prepares leaders for the complex, mission-driven environment of colleges and universities — developing the research skills, administrative knowledge, and leadership wisdom needed to serve higher education institutions with both competence and conviction.

A woman in a pink blazer stands and speaks to a classroom of students enrolled in an MA in Education program, some raising their hands while others are seated with notebooks and laptops.
A man in a suit jacket is standing at a lectern in a classroom, holding papers and speaking. Emphasizing professional education, he is surrounded by a computer monitor, keyboard, office supplies, a whiteboard, and educational posters on the wall.

Lead where learning happens

At 鶹Ƶ, the Higher Education EdD is for leaders who believe that colleges and universities exist for a purpose beyond prestige — and who want to lead institutions that reflect those values. Faculty guide your development as a scholar-practitioner in a Christ-centered community that takes leadership seriously.

Study with Those Who Know Both the Theory and the Practice

Instructors invest in your growth as a scholar, practitioner, and person of faith — preparing you to lead institutions with wisdom and conviction.

Andrew Courtner

Associate Dean; Chair, Educational Leadership; Assoc. Prof. of Education; and Director of Ed.S. & Ed.D. Programs

John Foubert

Professor of Education

Ben T. Phillips

Professor of Educational Leadership

Michele Atkins

Professor of Education; Associate Provost; and Title IX Coordinator
Dub Oliver

Dub Oliver

President

Bryan L. Carrier

Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Related Programs

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