Welcome to the Higher Education Doctoral Program at the University of North Texas!

Higher Education Program Mission

The Program in Higher Education supports the College of Education’s mission to improve education and promote human development by providing learners with academic experiences and diverse perspectives which challenge their creativity and intellect and integrate knowledge, professional competence, experience and imagination to develop researchers and practitioners who serve as effective leaders in institutions of higher education.

Vision

The Program in Higher Education will be among the best programs educating innovative leaders and scholars who transform the quality, performance, and outcomes of two-year and four-year higher education institutions in the United States and the world.