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Engineering

EducationPhD Higher Education Specialization at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

A PhD in Education with a Higher Education specialization preparing programmatic and institutional leaders for colleges and universities, developing advanced research skills and original studies.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Higher Education  |  Duration: 57 credits beyond a master's; in person  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Professional core 18 credits, research foundations 12, professional specialization 18, applied internship or field research and dissertation research 6. Students form a committee of three or more faculty before their fifth course.

Career pathways

Administrative, faculty and research positions in higher education at US institutions.

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Application information

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.

Duration: 57 Credits

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