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PhD Higher Education at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in Higher Education embraces issues of access and equity, state and federal policy, student development, and institutional development and assessment. The strength of the PhD program stems from the range of interests and expertise of faculty in research, policy development, and institutional leadership. The curriculum includes an extensive and rigorous sequence of research courses that prepare students for the dissertation, which requires combined research in literature and empirical investigation.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 54 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program requires the completion of 54 credits beyond the master's degree. Students with appropriate coursework in higher education and research methods may be waived up to 12 credits and complete the program for 42 credits. Full-time students can generally complete the degree in four to five years. Sample required courses: Doctoral Colloquium in Higher Education; Dissertation Proposal Seminar; Doctoral Seminar in Higher Education.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 54 credits

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