Overview

The Ed.D. in Higher Education at the University of Mississippi is an online program designed for the career needs of working professionals in higher education seeking a practitioner- driven program delivered within a part-time format.

Features

The degree culminates with a dissertation-in-practice (DiP). The DiP provides the opportunity for Ed.D. students to hone expertise in a content area, learn and apply assessment and evaluation principles, and self-author career plans to help colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations improve equity and demonstrate accountability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Statistics
Education and Society
Models of Inquiry & Literature Review
Recent Developments in Educational Practice
Program Planning & Assessment in Higher Education
Advanced Methods of Applied Research
Qualitative Research Methods
Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Leadership
Leadership & Organizational Theory for Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

Higher Education View 31 other PhDs in Higher Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

4 _(analytical)

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have:

The GRE with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Analytical Writing portion.
Have strong grade point averages for previous study (undergraduate, master’s, or first-professional degree transcripts)
Statement of purpose. Discuss how your life experiences (personal, academic, and/or professional) have fostered your interest in pursuing a graduate degree in higher education, the strengths you bring that will help you be successful in the program, areas of research interest you have, and how earning the degree might help you achieve your goals as a professional serving in higher education.
Submit a resume that demonstrates experience in higher education and ability to advance in the profession.
Provide contact information for three professional references, one of these being a current or previous supervisor who is willing to write a strong letter of support.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Out-of-State

30150 USD / year

≈ 30150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9990 USD / year

≈ 9990 USD / year

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