Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership

Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Program

Doctor of Education

With a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership, you’ll grow as an authentic leader equipped to make positive change.

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Delivery

Online

Finish in as few as

3 years (plus dissertation)

Estimated tuition

$48,800

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Discover what’s next. In Bethel’s Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership program, you’ll imagine new ways of responding to current problems and future challenges. You’ll develop your capacity to lead and learn to help members of your team connect in deeper ways to their gifts and callings. Emphasizing innovation and collaboration, you will be prepared to set the tone for a thriving future for today’s colleges and universities.

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Today's colleges and universities need leaders who are confident, competent, and inspiring, yet humble enough to learn, change their minds, and seek better questions. The Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership program will develop your capacity to manage the tactical day-to-day aspects of a college or university, as well as be a transformational leader committed to innovation and positive change.

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Program highlights

Experienced professors


Our professors are working leaders who bring relevant knowledge and trustworthy practices into your learning process. They are committed to your success in the classroom and your career.

Leadership formation


Personal formation and leadership development are the foundation of our program. Through self-assessments, professional coaching, and structured reflections, you’ll examine and refine your strengths and abilities to grow your leadership effectiveness.

Dissertation research


In our embedded dissertation process, experienced advisors and committee members will support you through the completion of a high-quality dissertation. And you’ll participate in research courses that lead you through each step.

Faith-based environment


Professors integrate their faith into their lessons, modeling the importance of faith-informed, relational leadership while encouraging you to integrate your ethical commitments into your leadership as well.

Student success


Learn alongside your peers and be supported by advisors and professors who will support you from admission to graduation and beyond.

Flexibility


Our programs are predominantly completed online and are designed for doctoral students who work full time and have families. Courses start every eight weeks, allowing you to start your program at any time throughout the year and finish in as little as three years, plus a dissertation.

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Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership

Our Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership program provides an interactive online learning environment for working professionals who serve or want to serve in leadership roles in higher education. You’ll have opportunities to meet your classmates and professors during intensives that immerse you in topics that are vital to your growth as a higher education leader. Alongside your classmates and respected, inspirational professors, you’ll work through topics that are vital to your growth as a higher education leader. You’ll learn to integrate proven practices into your leadership style through coaching, case studies, discussions, presentations, and more.

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Career Outcomes

Outcomes

Our graduates serve in a variety of public and private universities and colleges, as well as in non-profit organizations.

Skills

Learn how to:

  • Analyze higher educational systems from a historical, cultural, and/or philosophical context
  • Engage in reflective practices and sustained personal formation
  • Apply strategic and collaborative thinking to issues and problems
  • Demonstrate leadership in areas of diversity, inclusion, and equity
  • Demonstrate strong academic writing and research abilities
  • Integrate faith/values and ethics in their leadership of educational institutions

Careers

Our graduates work in the following areas of leadership:

  • Academics
  • Advising
  • Business affairs
  • Campus ministries
  • Career services
  • Development
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Enrollment
  • Financial aid
  • Human resources
  • Leadership positions at nonprofit organizations
  • Registrar
  • Student development
  • Teaching and learning technology
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