Language: English
Credits: 60 SCH
Delivered: Online
Campus Location: Lynchburg, United States
Overview
This Higher Education Administration - Student Affairs (Online) PhD program from Liberty University consists of 4 sections: higher education core courses, student affairs courses, research classes, and a dissertation sequence.
In the higher education courses, you will study effective teaching methods for college settings. You will also study college and university administration, historical perspectives of higher education, the economic impacts of higher education, and the intricacies of accreditation.
The student affairs specialization allows you to explore current issues and trends, leadership and administration, and legal implications in student affairs. Our student affairs PhD in higher education allows you to choose a free-elective course to conclude your study of student affairs. This elective course is an excellent opportunity for you to study a topic in education that you’re passionate about.
The research section of this degree is designed to help you prepare for your dissertation. Our research courses will guide you through advanced educational statistics as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. In addition, you will complete a literature review and explore various research concepts.
Career opportunities:
- College/university administrator
- Policy analyst
- Professor
- Program coordinator
- Student affairs director
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Teaching the College Student
- Current Issues and Trends in Student Affairs
- Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs
- Legal Issues and Policies in Student Affairs
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 14,016 AUD/year ≈ 10,125 USD/year
- Out-of-State: 14,016 AUD/year ≈ 10,125 USD/year
- Domestic In-State: 14,016 AUD/year ≈ 10,125 USD/year
