Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership

Northcentral University knows that the need for well prepared educational leader leaders has never been greater. Today the Ed.D. has evolved to a terminal degree of choice for educational practitioners. The online Ed.D. attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning/training to others, whether they be in colleges, PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses, or the military. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership (LHE) offers M.Ed. learners with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are usually seeking to develop their leadership skills and/or desire to move into faculty roles in higher education. They may already work at a community college or university and are seeking job advancement. They may wish to pursue a faculty position by continuing their studies at the doctoral level.