Ed.D. in Higher Education Admin. – Student Affairs

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)