PhD Education, Health and Behavior Studies at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Bold thinking to lead research and development in higher education and instructional design. Advanced education and health organizations require innovative leaders who can navigate the challenges of serving diverse students and populations, design curricula and execute research. By earning a doctoral degree in Education, Health and Behavior Studies, you'll be prepared for faculty positions, research appointments or policymaking roles that align with your specialization area.

Department: Department of Education, Health & Behavior Studies | Duration: 4+ years (90 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the EHBS program. Ph.D. candidates are expected to have undertaken and completed independent research leading to an original contribution of knowledge in the field. It is generally expected that the Ph.D. Required courses include EFR 516 Statistics II; HE 532 Principles and Practices in Higher Education; HE 541 History of Higher Education in the United States; HE 569 Diversity Systems and Policy in Education; HE 571 Introduction to Research Traditions in Higher Education;

Career pathways

Recent doctoral program graduates hold key decision-making positions in academics and student affairs, government and private sector. Position titles for UND Education, Health and Behavior Studies Ph.D. graduates include: Academic dean, Dean of students, Government researcher, Learning and development strategist, Training and development specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as published in the academic catalog. Statement of Goals Submit a typed essay discussing your professional goals and aspirations, including how your current skills along with advanced study will aid you in the attainment of these goals. Resume Submit a professional curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resume (no more than five pages) that includes the following information: Educational background Work-related experience Conference presentations (if applicable) Publications (if applicable) Professional honors and awards Any other experiences you believe may aid the admission committee in evaluating your application Writing Sample Include with your application an individually-authored sample of your writing that the admission committee can use to evaluate your ability as a writer and potential success in the doctoral program.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070. Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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