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Are you looking to advance your career in higher education? The University of Florida College of Education’s Higher Education Program offers a range of degree programs that are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to succeed in a wide range of roles. From the Master’s Degree in Higher Education to the Ph.D. in Higher Education, our programs are tailored to meet the needs of students who are passionate about shaping the future of higher education.

Our program offers a rigorous curriculum that covers the latest trends, theories, and best practices in the field, as well as opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development. Whether you’re interested in student affairs, academic administration, or a related field, our program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to succeed in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.

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    Higher Education Administration & Policy Program Offerings

    From the Master’s Degree in Higher Education to the Ph.D. in Higher Education, our programs are tailored to meet the needs of students who are passionate about shaping the future of higher education.

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    On-Campus Ph.D.

    Doctorate Program

    The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Higher Education Administration and Policy is designed for individuals interested in postsecondary research and/or policy analysis.

     

     

    On-Campus PH.D.
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    Hybrid Ed.D.

    Doctorate Program

    The Higher Education Administration Ed.D. program (Higher Ed LEAD) prepares future leaders for roles in administrative positions in higher education institutions and postsecondary focused non-profit organizations.

     

    Hybrid Ed.D.
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    On-Campus M.Ed.

    Master’s Program

    The University of Florida’s Student Personnel in Higher Education (SPHE) program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to assume leadership roles in student affairs across higher education institutions.

     

    On-Campus M.Ed.
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    Online M.Ed.

    Master’s Program

    The University of Florida Student Personnel in Higher Education part-time online program is job-embedded and best suited for professionals who are currently working in student affairs, or a related field, and are interested in advancing their careers.

     

    Online M.ED.

    Affiliated Centers

    The Institute of Higher Education

    Founded in 1968, The Institute of Higher Education (IHE) at the University of Florida conducts cutting-edge research and offers data-driven recommendations for higher education administrators and policymakers seeking to better understand the critical problems facing higher education at the local, state, and national level. IHE partners with individual colleges and state systems to provide rigorous and innovative assessment of current practices and policies aimed at improving student access and success.

    Affiliated Centers

    The Education Policy Research Center

    The Education Policy Research Center (EPRC) is an independent research center that unites an interdisciplinary array of nationally prominent scholars from across the university to provide the depth and scale of research needed to affect education policy in meaningful ways. At its core EPRC’s mission is to stimulate and support scholarly research on relevant and timely education policy issues and to disseminate the findings widely to students, scholars, and policymakers.