Doctoral program to prepare administrators to lead change in higher
education
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University
of Phoenix® School of Advanced Studies today announced a new
doctoral program designed to prepare professionals to lead innovative
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institutional policy changes and improvements in higher education
administration. The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a
Specialization in Higher Education Administration will equip students
with the skills needed to address the diverse range of entities and
needs within higher education, including public and private colleges and
universities, governmental, accrediting, and regulatory bodies, and
higher education professional associations.
“As the industry landscape continues to evolve, it’s critical to build
and maintain a steady talent pipeline of administrators who possess the
skills and knowledge needed to address the dynamics of 21st
Century higher education,” said Hinrich Eylers, Ph.D., executive dean
for University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies. “Recognizing this
need, we are preparing professionals with the problem-solving skills to
positively impact higher education through providing curriculum that’s
relevant to the real world.”
The doctoral program is designed to prepare students and professionals
to grow as effective leaders committed to professional integrity and
development, the value of human diversity, innovative practice and
collaboration through an emphasis on the discovery, integration and
application of knowledge within higher education leadership.
To learn more about the degree programs offered by University of Phoenix
School of Advanced Studies, including the Doctor of Education in
Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Higher Education
Administration, visit http://www.phoenix.edu/programs/degree-programs/education/doctoral/edd-hea.html.
For general information about University of Phoenix programs, including
on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who
completed the program and other important information, please visit phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
About the School of Advanced Studies
School of Advanced Studies is home to doctoral programs at University of
Phoenix and develops leaders who create new models that explain, predict
and improve organizational performance in their fields. The practitioner
degrees offered through the School of Advanced Studies at University of
Phoenix are designed around the Scholar, Practitioner and Leader™ Model,
incorporating lifelong learning (scholarship), social and workplace
contribution (practice), and the ability to exert positive influence
(leadership). More information can be found at www.phoenix.edu/schoolofadvancedstudies.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working adults
move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive
learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal
aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo
Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu.
Contacts
University of Phoenix
Becky Frost, 602-557-8638