Education: Higher Education Leadership Concentration

Doctorate

Online and in-depth, this program is designed for your current work life and the role you are called into.

57
Credit Hours
Tailored to speed through or go slower if life gets too hectic—that’s convenient.
3.75
Years to Complete
Work in tandem with life. By taking one class every 8 weeks, you won’t be overwhelmed with coursework.
100%
Online & Flexible
Earn your degree on your timeline with this fully online degree program. On-campus learning opportunties are also available for those looking for in-person learning experiences.

Be equipped with the leadership skills you need through a Doctor of Education with a Higher Education Leadership concentration from NGU.

Why Choose?

A concentration in higher education leadership will equip you with the coursework you need to advance your career whether you plan to teach at a trade school, community college, or university. 

  • Sharpen Your Leadership Skills: Through this program you will cultivate skills in applied research, higher-order cognition, problem solving, professional staff development, and more. 
  • Practical Coursework: Learn from faculty who are skilled in their field and be challenged by each course.  

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Take the next step in your educational pursuit with an EdD degree from North Greenville University. NGU prepares transformational leaders by providing rigorous, research-based education and practical leadership training to equip professionals serving in higher education institutions.

  • Purpose

    Whether you are teaching at a community college or at a university, the higher education leadership concentration is designed to equip you to be a transformational leader in your classroom. 

Our Faculty
Randall Moss, EdD
Program Director, Ed.D. and Ed.S.
Ann Aust, EdD
Master’s Program Director, Education
V. Shelley Dugle, EdD
Professor, Education
Robbie Adell EdD
Associate Professor of Education

Study Educational Leadership & Contribute to the Field

May 19
Educational Leadership Higher Ed Doctorate Program Core

Sample Core Courses

  • Foundations of Educational Research I
  • Foundations of Educational Research II
  • Organizational Theory and Analysis
  • Leadership in Educational Settings
  • Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Personnel Management
  • Grant Writing and Proposal Development
May 19
Educational Leadership Higher Ed Doctorate Concentration Core

Sample Concentration Courses

  • Social Foundations of Higher Education
  • The College Student Experience
  • Learning and Instruction in Postsecondary Settings
  • Law and Policy in Higher Education
  • Resource Management in Higher Education

Your dissertation completes the degree. It comprises research, writing, and a formal defense. While this is primarily independent work, you are guided through the steps by three courses:

  • EDUL 8303 Seminar in Educational Research Design (3 hrs.): From concept through IRB to full proposal.
  • EDUL 9601 Dissertation 1 (6 hrs.): Collect and analyze data; begin writing your dissertation.
  • EDUL 9602 Dissertation 2 (6 hrs.): Complete your writing; prepare to defend your dissertation.

Students pursuing licensure are encouraged to contact their state licensure department to determine exact credentials and degree requirements.

Have Questions about the Program?

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Randall Moss, EdD

Program Director, Ed.D. and Ed.S.
864.977.2083 randall.moss@ngu.edu

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