College and University Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education and Human Resource Studies – Higher Education Leadership

Phd In Higher Education

Why Choose CSU?

As a CSU OnlinePlus student, you can expect:

  • Academic Excellence: Earn a highly-respected, regionally-accredited degree from a top tier university that consistently earns top rankings.
  • Quality: Because your degree is taught by the same faculty and covers the same content as the on-campus equivalent, your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to students on campus.
  • Value: Financial aid is available for all programs, and you pay the same affordable tuition regardless of where you live. CSU is consistently one of the top public universities in the United States in terms of educational quality and affordability.
  • Convenience: You have the flexibility and convenience of taking courses at times and locations that fit your life.
  • Access: Have access to numerous University resources, including email, advising, career services, and library services.
  • Community: Become a part of our community by reading our blog and connecting with other students, alumni, and faculty on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Recognition: Join us for a graduation lunch each spring, participate in the on-campus graduation ceremony, or view a live, online streaming video of graduation ceremonies.

Questions? Ask us.

We'll be in touch within 2 business days.

- or contact -

Mike Macklin
(970) 491-7583
michael.macklin@colostate.edu

Receive periodic emails about this program.

For admission questions:

Kathy Lucas
School of Education
(970) 491-1963
kathy.lucas@colostate.edu

For curriculum and advising questions:

Linda Kuk
Program Chair
School of Education
(970) 222-1337
linda.kuk@colostate.edu

Degree at a Glance

This program is not currently accepting applications. Information will be updated once application terms and deadlines are determined.

Delivery

Online, on campus, and audio conferencing. On-campus attendance one week and one extended weekend per year are required to complete this program.

Total credits

60 credits

Tuition/fees

$666 per credit ($496 tuition / $170 course fees)
(financial aid available)

Time frame

Can be completed in four or five years. Program duration will vary based on learning style, intensity of study, and career objectives. Summer courses are required to complete this program. As a cohort program, the same group of students begins, proceeds through, and completes the program together.

Designed for

Student affairs administrators and other administrative personnel employed full time at four year colleges and research universities who want to pursue a doctorate.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.