Overview
The Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership Program prepares graduates for leadership roles in colleges and universities, especially in student development, academic support, academic leadership, and administration. It is offered via a cohort model that involves twice yearly visits to the Azusa campus, for two weeks in early January and two weeks in July.
Which One Is for You – Ed.D or Ph.D.?
The Department of Doctoral Higher Education also offers a Ph.D. in Higher Education for higher education professionals who work full time. Compare Doctoral Higher Education's Ph.D. and Ed.D. (PDF)
Program Highlights
- Cohort model designed for working professionals in higher education
- Unique strengths-based approach to teaching, learning, and research
- Experienced faculty who are professionally active and personally committed to student success
- Two weeks at APU each January and July with online instruction throughout the year
Learn more about the program and our faculty.
School of Behavioral Studies and Applied Sciences Accreditation
Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
University Reputation
Azusa Pacific University held its place for the fourth year in the most prestigious category of U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2012 rankings, placing in Tier One at No. 170 in the National Universities category. APU was also ranked No. 16 in the Up-and-Coming Schools Category by U.S.News. In addition, The Princeton Review named APU as 1 of 121 institutions in the 2012 Best Colleges in the West for the sixth consecutive year, and Forbes named APU No. 322 on a list of 650 colleges that represent the top 20 percent of all undergraduate institutions.
