<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Doctor of Education program in Leadership in Higher Education at National University is designed to give you the chance to explore ethical and legal issues that arise in higher education. You will examine statistics and finance, and develop a well-rounded view of the education field. The program will require you to complete research and dissertation classes and will also give you the opportunity to select from a series of electives to focus more on areas of your choosing. You will be asked to pass all of your classes with at least a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate from this program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program, you should already possess education skills and a background in educational studies. The program's subject nature demands that you have patience and a desire to help those around you learn, teach and improve their own knowledge and skills. You are required to have a master's degree from an accredited institution prior to applying to this program at National University. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program you will be required to complete 54 credit hours. Twenty-four of those credit hours will be from foundational courses, 15 credits should be from specialization courses, three credits will be from a comprehensive exam, and 12 credits will dissertation courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Education in Leadership in Higher Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td>Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8200</td><td>Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8201</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204</td><td>Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8205</td><td>Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>One additional Specialization or Elective Course</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select five courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7004</td><td> Organization and Governance of Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7005</td><td>Legal Issues in Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7006</td><td>Student Affairs Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7007</td><td>Strategic Enrollment Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7008</td><td>Higher Education Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7010</td><td>Current Trends and Topics in Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7011</td><td>Foundations of Higher Education Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7012</td><td>Strategic Planning &amp; Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7013</td><td>Community College Curriculum and Program Development</td></tr> <tr><td>LHE 7014</td><td>Introduction to the Community College</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Examination Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700E</td><td> Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment: Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon graduating from this program, you may have the opportunity to seek out a job that suits your education based talents and interests. You could find yourself working directly with students in a leadership role or working more with teachers and administration, as well as in a number of other different work environments. </p> <p>Positions in this career path include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Teacher </li><li>Principal </li><li>School Guidance Counselor </li><li>Department Head </li><li>Superintendent </li><li>Tutor</li></ul>