D. programs prepare current and aspiring post-secondary administrators to think and act creatively and effectively as educational leaders within college and university contexts.
Students learn to organize their institutions to meet fundamental purposes and educational goals.
Most students pursuing an M.Ed. are preparing for mid-level positions within higher education, while students seeking the Ed. D. degree will assume faculty positions or higher-level leadership roles. Students will take coursework in the history and organization of colleges and universities, as well as examine the social foundations and policy aspects that apply generally to the field of education. The curriculum is enhanced by close interaction between students and faculty. In addition, all degree students gain important practical experience through a focused internship in a college or university setting.