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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs
Help Students Thrive Academically and Professionally with an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs
College can be challenging. For many students, it is their first time away from home or without the guidance of a parental figure. Student affairs and student services administrators play an important role in helping students succeed and develop both personally and academically while attending college. Furthermore, these professionals seek to help students gain skills that may be useful throughout their lives. Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs can help you pursue top-level roles in college or university administration and student affairs development.
Throughout this program, you can learn skills such as effective leadership, policy development, program development, and best practices for supporting student success. This doctoral degree provides advanced training in current issues, trends, and legal matters in student affairs. You can develop practical expertise that will be useful in a variety of professional settings, both inside and outside the world of academia.
What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Student Affairs Degree Online?
- Explore current issues and trends in the field of student affairs administration
- Learn advanced leadership techniques and administrative skills
- Study legal issues and policies as they pertain to student development
Your student development doctorate will culminate in a capstone project. You will build up to this project by completing courses that will help you learn how to effectively conduct research and present your results. This final project can provide you with an opportunity to focus on a problem in the field of higher education and then solve it. Completing this project allows you to add to the general body of knowledge and help to develop solutions that positively impact the world of higher education.
Potential Careers for Graduates of Our Student Affairs Doctoral Program Online
- College/university administrator
- Higher education faculty
- Policy analyst
- Program coordinator
- Student affairs administrator
- Training and development specialist
Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctorate in Student Affairs Online with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Earn your doctorate in higher education administration – student affairs in just 2.5 years!
- Study under industry experts and learn how to integrate professional knowledge with biblical principles.
- Complete your degree 100% online and easily access your course materials whenever you need them.
- Develop practical skills that can be applied directly to your career in postsecondary education administration.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.