About Higher Education Administration?
Whether you work at a college, university, adult education center or serve in military or corporate training settings, UW’s online Ed.D. program will give you a strong background in the functional areas of higher education, preparing you for senior administrative positions as well as teaching in a higher education setting.
While the Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration stresses theoretical study and research, the Ed.D. emphasizes applied theory and research with the goal of providing a stronger foundation for enhancing your professional practice and leadership skills, making it possible for you to effect visionary changes in your organization.
Application Deadline
- Fall/Summer: Jan. 15
- Spring: September 15
Minimum Admission Requirements
- A minimum of three years of full-time experience in higher education or a related field
- Master's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body in any academic discipline
- Minimum Graduate GPA: 3.0
- GRE scores: 151 verbal, 153 quantitative, and 4.0 analytical writing
International Students
- TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- GRE: 151 in verbal, 153 quantitative; 4.0 in analytical writing
Please visit our program admission webpage for more details and application guidelines.
Online Learning at UW
The University of Wyoming offers an extensive selection of fully online and hybrid programs in addition to the online education Ed.D. These programs are on par with our Laramie Campus programs in every significant aspect, with equivalent learning expectations and the same accreditation. Additionally, we understand that online learners have distinct requirements, and we are committed to delivering a range of academic and student resources specifically designed to support your success during your time at UW and beyond graduation.
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What Can You Do with a Higher Education Administration Ed.D. Concentration?
The UW Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration prepares you for upper-level administrative positions at colleges and universities and other post-secondary environments.
UW higher education administration Ed.D. alumni can work in the following positions:
- Vice President for Academic Services
- Assistant Professor
- Professor
- Degree Coordinator
- Residence Coordinator
- Professional Academic Advisor
- Director of Faculty Outreach and Support
- Vice President for Student Affairs
- Vice President for Academic Services
- Associate Dean of Students
- Director of Student Success
Yes! The College of Education at UW is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
This Ed.D. program is designed for working individuals. As an online higher education administration doctoral student, you will have the chance to earn a terminal degree while also retaining your position at your current institution. You will also develop the research and leadership skills to take your career in new directions and make a difference in students’ post-secondary experiences.
Research and write a dissertation based on your interests and career goals. Recent dissertation titles include:
- “The perceptions of principals regarding the formative supervision of teachers”
- “Understanding the implicit costs of regulatory compliance at a small liberal arts college”
- “Higher education leadership and women: Understanding the work-life balance through the voices of real moms”
“Choosing the Ed.D. program was a very positive decision. The classes are interesting and timely, the faculty are incredibly supportive, and the ability to complete a doctoral degree at a distance made getting the Ed.D. a reality while working full-time. This is a quality program with great support, in a convenient format and at a reasonable cost!”
- Breann Lamborn | Ed.D. ’19