Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education Online Degree Information

	Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education
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Degree Title:	Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education
College:	Walden University
Description:	During the 21st century, America's colleges and universities will undergo profound changes as the student population changes predominantly to mature, working adults and as the methods of teaching and learning shift to electronic learning and other distance approaches. At Walden, through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, you will develop proficiency in knowing how individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively, what tools and strategies best promote learning and in what contexts, and how educational systems and policies can be changed to create focused learning opportunities. Graduates hold leadership, administrative, teaching and research positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States providing academic and student services, professional development services and filling policy making and implementation roles.

Accreditation:	North Central Association (NCA) (?)
Delivery Format:	Self Directed Study/On-line (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.