Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership

As today's education landscape continues to undergo rapid change, administrative leaders must be equipped with the skills, knowledge and vision to steer institutions through current and future transformations in economics, technology, and cultural shifts.

CLU's Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership empowers college and university administrators to take on heightened leadership roles in student affairs, academic leadership, institutional advancement, athletic administration, and institutional assessment. Offered through CLU's School of Education, the program provides the concepts, tools and values necessary to positively influence institutions of higher education and those who learn and work there.

Students develop expertise to effectively lead 21st century educational organizations, understand the dynamics affecting college students, lead positive organizational change, and engage in the national and international dialogue surrounding critical higher education issues. Collaborative, small classes engage students and provide development in educating a diverse society through the following:

• Context of higher education
• Student success in higher education
• Teaching and learning
• Leading change
• Management and administration
• Diversity and intercultural maturity
• Research skills
• Technology
• Moral and ethical practice

The program is designed to be highly accessible to working professionals. Course work is completed on campus three weekends per semester with40 percent of each course utilizing an online format. Unique among Ed.D. programs, the dissertation is completed concurrently with coursework.