Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education

Focuses on preparing leaders for postsecondary education who use and produce high-impact research as part of their practice and who are committed to service in both professional and personal contexts. Our graduates are employed as student affairs and higher education professionals, faculty members, and administrative leaders in colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and internationally. Our graduates are experts in residence life, student activities, student success, academic advising, new student orientation, leadership development, campus cultural centers and multicultural affairs, career services, academic affairs, outreach and engagement, advancement, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our Ph.D. program is designed for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for advanced positions in higher education research, policy, and advanced practice in higher education. Reimagining the future begins with practices that put educational excellence, innovation, and equity at the fore. At the Virginia Tech School of Education, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to transform teaching and learning, conduct groundbreaking research, and engage with learning communities around the globe.

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Minimum GPA- 3.3
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
577.0
iBT
90.0