Higher Education Administration Doctoral Program (HIED)

Offered through the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education
in the School of Education
Center for Doctoral Studies -- B121 Education Building
Phone: 320.308.4220
Fax: 320.308.4221
E-mail: hied@stcloudstate.edu
Web site: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/hied

Department Co-Chair: Dr. Michael Mills and Dr. John Eller
Program Office Manager : Ms. Michele Braun
Program Director of the Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration: Dr. Michael Mills
Doctoral Program Faculty: Imbra, McCullar, Mills, Silvestre
For a listing of affiliated faculty visit: www.stcloudstate.edu/hied/faculty.asp

Future Cohort Locations

Fall 2012 - Twin Cities Graduate Center

Fall 2013 - St. Cloud State University Campus

Fall 2014 - St. Cloud State University Campus

Fall 2015 - Twin Cities Graduate Center

Contact:
Dr. Michael Mills
mrmills@stcloudstate.edu
320.308.3730

These are anticipated sites and are subject to change.

Program Mission

The mission of the Higher Education Administration doctoral program is to prepare higher education professionals for advanced leadership positions in a diverse array of post-secondary institutions. The program is driven by a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, leadership development, and understanding of the role the academy plays in a global society for creating and distributing knowledge.

Program Overview

Individuals currently holding, or interested in, senior-level leadership positions in higher education will find this program flexible and accommodating to their needs. This program is available on the St. Cloud campus and at the Twin Cities Graduate Center in Maple Grove, MN. International students may attend the program in either setting. A weekend model of course delivery makes this program a great choice for working professionals.

The program follows a cohort model with approximately 15 students admitted to pursue courses concurrently. A new cohort starts each fall semester.
Courses typically meet one weekend a month (Friday evening and all day Saturday) during the fall and spring semesters, comprising three weekends per course.
Summer courses are offered in varying formats and may be in one-week time blocks per course. Summer courses are required.
Course learning environments are typically held in the classroom. However, hybrid and online courses may be offered.
A degree may be earned in three years (9 semesters) taking six credits per semester and six to nine credits in the summer.

Application Process

Higher Education Administration Ed.D. program begins a new cohort each fall semester. When applying for a doctoral program, the School of Graduate Studies serves as a liaison between the applicant and the doctoral program. Application materials should be returned to the School of Graduate Studies. Once all application materials are received, they will be forwarded to the doctoral program for review and an admission recommendation decision.

Admission Requirements Specific to the Program

Completion of a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Completion of a graduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores with the following minimum scores in both the quantitative and analytical sections.
- Achieve a 153 or higher verbal score on the GRE examination. (For GRE exams taken before August 2011 a verbal score of 500 or higher is needed.)
- Achieve a 144 or higher quantitative score on the GRE examination. (For GRE exams taken before August 2011 a quantitative score of 500 or higher is needed.)
For admission consideration, Ed.D. applicants must meet minimum admission requirements either the additional department GPA or GRE requirements listed above. Once these requirements are met and your application materials are complete, your file will be forwarded to the program for an admission recommendation.
Having met a minimum score on one of the requirements does not exempt the applicants form the other entrance requirements. All applicants must submit a GRE score.

Application Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by June 1 for fall semester by domestic applicants and international applicants currently residing in the USA. International applicants outside of the USA must apply by April 1.
Interviews with doctoral program faculty are required.
When possible, applicants will be notified of an admission decision by May 15th.

Application Materials - United States

Application for admission to doctoral degree.
A $40 application fee enclosed with your application. The fee is non-refundable.
Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Please see Transcripts for details.
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores.
Three recommendation forms.
A resume or curriculum vita of career progress and professional accomplishments.
Professional writing sample (master’s research or thesis, published article, paper prepared for a professional conference or written analysis of a professional article).
Statement of Intent.
Participation in an interview with doctoral program faculty.

Application Materials - International

Application for admission to doctoral degree.
A $40 application fee enclosed with your application. The fee is not refundable.
WES or NACES course-by-course transcript evaluation. Please see International Admissions for details.
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores.
Three recommendation letters.
A resume or curriculum vita of career progress and professional accomplishments.
Professional writing sample (master’s research or thesis, published article, paper prepared for a professional conference or written analysis of a professional article).
Statement of intent.
Participation in an interview with doctoral program faculty.
Proof of English proficiency and financial certification paperwork. Please see International Admissions for details.

Application materials will become the property of the School of Graduate Studies and will not be available to the applicant or enrolled student for purposes other than admission consideration.

Program of Study

The Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration is 72 credits in length. Up to 12 credits may be transferred in from the student's master's degree.

Academic Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Year One

HIED 800 (3 cr.)

HIED 807 (3 cr.)

HIED 810 (3 cr.)

HIED 820 (3 cr.)

HIED 801 (3 cr.)

HIED 802 (3 cr.)

Year Two

HIED 809 (3 cr.)

HIED 811 or 821 (3 cr.)

HIED 804 (3 cr.)

HIED 808 (3 cr.)

HIED 806 (3 cr.)

HIED 812 or 822 (3 cr.)

Year Three

HIED 803 (3 cr.)

HIED 805 (3 cr.)

HIED 899 (3 cr.)

HIED 813 or 823 (3 cr.)

HIED 899 (3 cr.)

Interdisciplinary (3 cr.)

HIED 899 (6 cr.)

Core (21 credits)

HIED 800 U.S. Higher Education
HIED 801 College and University Leadership
HIED 802 Planning and Policy Development in Higher Education
HIED 803 Community Building
HIED 804 Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education
HIED 805 Budgeting and Finance in Higher Education
HIED 806 Higher Education Law
HIED 810 Organizational Theory in Higher Education Administration
HIED 820 The College Student

Concentration: Academic Affairs (12 credits)

HIED 811 Governance and Change in Higher Education
HIED 812 Curriculum and the Academic Program in Higher Education
HIED 813 Advanced Issues in Academic Affairs

Concentration: Student Affairs (12 credits)

HIED 821 College Student Development Theory
HIED 822 Organization and Administration of Student Affairs
HIED 823 Advanced Issues in Student Affairs

Research/Dissertation (21 credits)

HIED 807 Research Design and Assessment in Higher Education
HIED 808 Quantitative Research Methods
HIED 809 Qualitative Research Methods
HIED 899 Dissertation

Interdisciplinary (6-18 credits)

Additional courses inside or outside of the Higher Education Administration program that support the student's career goals. Specific courses will be identified in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Course Information

For information about courses, please visit the Course Descriptions.

Doctoral Tuition

Doctoral tuition on campus is $500 a credit.
Doctoral tuition at the Twin Cities Graduate Center is $550 a credit.
Tuition rates are subject to change. Please refer to Business Services for information on tuition rates.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week for a $15,000* stipend during the academic year with faculty members in instructional, administrative, or research areas. Graduate assistants receive a tuition waiver for six * doctoral credits during fall and spring semester.

*Graduate assistantship stipend and tuition waiver are subject to change.

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available from numerous sources, including:
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/coe/students/scholarships.asp
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/graduatestudies/current/scholarships.asp
http://www.finaid.org/
http://www.scholarships.com/
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
https://www5.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid/scholarshipsearch
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid/scholarships
http://www.braintrack.com/financial-aid-articles
http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/gb/financial/USscholarships.asp
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/coe/students/scholarships.asp

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid can provide you with a general overview of financial aid programs and give you guidance in the application process. Please note that Students who receive Federal or State Financial Aid may be required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) and number of course credits to remain eligible for financial aid.

Research Funding

The Office of Sponsored Programs has student research funds available each year to support academic research and creative activity by SCSU graduate students under the direction of a SCSU faculty member.

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