Doctor of Education in the Field of Higher Education Administration
The doctoral program in higher education administration is designed to prepare leaders within the field of higher education. Students complete seated and online coursework to develop the knowledge, skills, and background useful for serving in advanced and senior level academic, administrative, and research roles in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education, national and international associations, government agencies, and other post-secondary educational settings.The program provides a high-quality, fast-paced scholarly experience in which students can integrate theory and research seamlessly with practice.
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| Admission deadlines: | Fall - Rolling admissions (January 15 to be considered for merit-based tuition support) |
| Standardized test scores: | Either the GRE general test (institutional code 5246) or the Miller Analogies Test (institutional code 1047) is required. |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor) |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. Please see the list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services. | |
| Statement of purpose: | In an essay of 750 to 1,200 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study at George Washington University, describing your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned in the application. You should also clearly indicate your primary and supporting fields of study and describe your research areas. |
| Additional requirements: | A resumé is required. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
The George Washington University
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
gsehdadm@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-9283 (phone) ~ 202.994.7207 (fax)
9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The requirements for the Doctor of Education program.
A minimum of 53 credits and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| EDUC 8505 | Seminar: Higher Education Administration | |
| EDUC 8510 | Administration and Organization of Higher Education | |
| EDUC 8515 | Comparative and International Higher Education | |
| EDUC 8520 | Theories for Research on College Students | |
| EDUC 8525 | College and University Curriculum | |
| EDUC 8530 | Leadership in Higher Education | |
| EDUC 8555 | Policy Analysis in Higher Education | |
| EDUC 8566 | Higher Education Finance | |
| Electives | ||
| 2 credits selected in consultation with advisor | ||
| Research | ||
| EDUC 8120 | Group Comparison Designs and Analyses | |
| EDUC 8122 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
| 3 credits from the following: | ||
| EDUC 8100 | Experimental Courses | |
| EDUC 8130 | Survey Research Methods | |
| EDUC 8131 | Case Study Research Methods | |
| EDUC 8140 | Ethnographic Research Methods | |
| EDUC 8142 | Phenomenological Research Methods | |
| EDUC 8144 | Discourse Analysis | |
| EDUC 8170 | Educational Measurement | |
| EDUC 8171 | Predictive Designs and Analyses | |
| EDUC 8172 | Multivariate Analysis | |
| EDUC 8173 | Structural Equation Modeling | |
| EDUC 8174 | Hierarchical Linear Modeling | |
| EDUC 8175 | Item Response Theory | |
| EDUC 8177 | Assessment Engineering | |
| Dissertation | ||
| EDUC 8280 | Critical Review of Educational Leadership Literature | |
| EDUC 8998 | Pre-Dissertation Seminar (taken for 3 credits) | |
| EDUC 8999 | Dissertation Research (minimum 12 credits needed to complete requirement) | |
| An approved dissertation proposal is required. | ||
| Comprehensive examination | ||
| Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required. | ||