Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education

Leadership is what Walden University is best known for. Graduates from the university claim leadership positions in both administrative and teaching positions in different schools in the US. This is why the Ph.D. program in Higher Education is uniquely designed to develop the educator's potential to contribute to the development of higher education in their community. The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, provides a venue for students to examine the best and most effective learning methods for adults. It presents the most modern methods of learning keeping students up to date with the latest learning technology and most valuable scholarly techniques. The curriculum concentrates on a student-centered type of program, making students exposed to the recent changes in educational systems and policies, keeping them open to new opportunities in teaching. With the developments in education, students are prepared for possible shifts in educational practices, and encouraged to be more independent and holistic in their approach towards learning.