This option is offered within the following major(s):

• Adult and Higher Education - College of Education

An overview of the extensive literature related to four-year colleges and universities, with an emphasis on the role of research in understanding and interpreting the nature of higher education leadership. The option of leadership in higher education is committed to developing tomorrow’s leaders based on the principle that leadership can be learned and enhanced. Effective leadership is a combination of commitment, management, and vision related to the role and mission of higher education institutions. This option is dedicated to developing student competencies in communications, resource management, organizational strategy, collaboration, leadership, and higher education advocacy. Ethics and a commitment to social justice are critical foundations that undergird all course work.

This option is designed for the scholar-practitioner wanting to examine through research particular elements of higher education organization, learning, and/or leadership.

Option Code: 2077

EdM

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.

EdD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.

PhD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.

Option Code: 2077