Higher Education Administration (Archived 2016-17 Graduate Catalog)

Chair: Maureen E. Wilson
Graduate Coordinator: Dafina-Lazarus Stewart
Address: 330 Education Building
Phone: 419-372-7382
Program Web Page: http://bgsu.edu/hied

Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Program Offered
Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration

Prerequisites to Graduate Work
Applicants to the Ph.D. program must hold a master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution as a prerequisite for admission to the Ph.D. program. The degree need not be in education, but must be relevant to the student's career objectives. Evidence of at least three years of successful work experience in higher education beyond the master’s degree is encouraged.

Admission Procedure
Applicants seeking admission to the Higher Education Administration Program should follow the instructions outlined in the Graduate Admission section of this Graduate Catalog. All application materials should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office and supplemental application materials, resume, personal statement, and letters of reference, should be sent directly to the Higher Education Administration Program.

Degree Requirements
Within the Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs, the Higher Education Administration Ph.D. Program is dedicated to the preparation of leaders and scholars in higher education who utilize the tools of inquiry to enact a commitment to diversity, equity, and justice to promote postsecondary students’ learning and development. It is intended to launch its graduates into new arenas and/or higher levels of leadership in colleges and universities. Students take core coursework in higher education foundations, administration, governance and organization, law, and the college student. The Higher Education Administration Ph.D. Program is a 63 semester hour post-master's curriculum requiring completion of a core of 15 semester hours in higher education studies, 12 semester hours in a cognate specialization of the student's choice, (approved by the faculty adviser), 12 semester hours of research, 6 semester hours of electives, a global understanding requirement, a preliminary examination, a minimum of 16 hours of dissertation research, and two hours of dissertation seminar. Where appropriate, students may be required to complete an internship experience.

In addition to the requirement of the Graduate College, a student must earn an A or B in the HIED core and research courses (HIED 7105, 7110, 7120, 7210, 7310, 7510, 7520 and EDFI 7510, 7520). If necessary, a course may be retaken to meet this requirement. This policy will be in effect for students admitted Summer 2012 or later.

Graduate Courses
Please access graduate courses online at http://www.bgsu.edu/registration-records/courses-and-classes/class-course-information.html. Graduate courses offered by Higher Education Administration use the prefix: HIED.