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PhD Higher Education at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Higher Education prepares students for careers as college and university administrators, institutional researchers, policy analysts and faculty. Coursework emphasises research and theory, including in-depth study of an academic discipline, usually outside the School of Education. Few courses are required, which lets students specialise, and dissertations have a strong theoretical orientation.

Faculty: School of Education and Graduate School  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

A strong set of required inquiry (methodology) courses plus in-depth study of an academic discipline, usually outside the School of Education.

Career pathways

College or university administrator, institutional researcher, policy analyst or faculty member.

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Application information

Entry requirements

IU Bloomington graduate applicants: a bachelor's degree or equivalent, held or completed by enrolment.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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