Doctoral Program

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The objective of the Program in Higher Education Administration is to prepare, train and educate students to become leaders in the administration of colleges and universities, scholars who can bring about greater understanding of higher education, and teachers who can pass on knowledge of the past and equip students with the ability to work with an ever-changing higher education environment in the future.

Students in the program receive a thorough grounding in the functioning of colleges and universities and in the skills of administration, decision-making and leadership. They develop an understanding of the particular role of colleges and universities in society as both distributors and creators of knowledge, the historical context from which those institutions have emerged, and the ethical considerations that must surround and guide the enterprise.

Programs leading to this degree emphasize preparation for a research career in which the graduate will add to the core of knowledge that is the basis for informed practice. The curriculum is oriented toward the development of theory and research skills in a variety of methodologies and includes a strong secondary emphasis in a cognate field of study.

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration

Programs for this degree emphasize preparation for leadership careers in a variety of college and university settings and are oriented toward the application of theory and knowledge development through research. The curriculum also aims toward the development of sophisticated management skills and intelligent, informed leadership.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above course requirements are typical. In a few instances students are permitted to transfer a maximum of six semester credit hours from other programs or other universities, but in other cases students may be required to take additional course work to compensate for deficiencies as defined by the Faculty. Also note that the Graduate School has a residency requirement. "Each student must be enrolled in residence as a full-time student for at least two semesters or the equivalent and must complete the major portion of the degree program at the University of Texas at Austin."

Doctoral Program in Higher Education Administration  

Upon satisfactory completion of at least 30 semester credit hours of the required and elective coursework, preparation begins for Advancement to Candidacy. Upon advancement, the student is authorized by the Department and the Graduate School to proceed with the dissertation. Advancement required the following:

Higher Education Comprehensive and Specialization Qualifying Examination

The Departmental Comprehensive (Core) Examination and the Higher Education Specialization Qualifying Examination (SQE) are required.

Advancement

When the student and the mentor are satisfied that the above requirements have been met, the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee is presented with the coursework completed or planned, the results of the examinations, an abstract of the proposed dissertation, and the proposed chair and membership of the dissertation committee. Upon final approval by the Committee, a recommendation is forwarded to the Graduate School that the student be advanced to candidacy and permitted to proceed with the dissertation.

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Still Interested?

For more information or to receive application materials, write, email, or telephone:

The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Educational Administration
1 University Station D5400
Austin, Texas 78712-0374

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