HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

Higher Education Administration

OVERVIEW

The Higher Education program at The University of Alabama was founded in 1971, when a small number of such programs existed in the United States. The program today has a dynamic and nationally recognized faculty, whose areas of scholarship include community colleges, higher education finance, college teaching and learning, student access and outcomes, and organizational behavior. Over the years, hundreds of program graduates have made a deep and positive impact in a range of higher education settings.

The program draws students with professional experience and interests in multiple institutional types, including two-year and four-year institutions, for-profit institutions, policy groups, and non-profit organizations. Across the degree programs, the curriculum is designed to challenge and expand students’ understanding, enabling creative thinking, rigorous analysis, and innovative problem solving.

The program in Higher Education at The University of Alabama welcomes applications from highly-qualified individuals who have strong academic preparation, leadership potential, and a clearly articulated commitment to the field of higher education. Admission is competitive, as we admit a small number of students each year for our various programs.

Program Coordinator:  Dr. Nathaniel Bray


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PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE

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APPLICATION DEADLINES

Masters of Arts (MA) in Higher Education

July 15 or fall admissions
April 15 for summer admission
Nov. 1 for spring admission

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education

Jan. 15

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education

Jan. 15

Executive Program

Doctor of Education (EdD) Executive Cohort

Feb. 15

InfoQualified students interested in graduate assistantships should have all application materials by the application deadline.

CONTACTS

ProgramCoordinatorEmail
Higher Education Administration, MA, Ed.D., and Ph.D.Dr. Nathaniel Braynbray@ua.edu
Higher Education Administration, Executive Ed.D.Dr. Arleene Breauxapbreaux@ua.edu
Graduate Certificate in College TeachingDr. Claire Majorcmajor@ua.edu
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FACULTY

Blair Alexander

Blair Alexander

Coordinator of Continuous Improvement, Dean’s Office and Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
Paton Beck

Paton Beck

Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
Nathaniel Bray

Nathaniel Bray

Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
Jamie Causey

Jamie Causey

Administrative Assistant II (Exec EdD), ELPTS
KC Culver

KC Culver

Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration, ELPTS
Donald L. Gilstrap

Donald L. Gilstrap

Dean of University Libraries and Professor of Higher Education Administration, ELPTS
Hee Jung Gong

Hee Jung Gong

Assistant Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
David Hardy

David Hardy

Associate Dean for Research & Service, Dean’s Office and Associate Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
Claire Major

Claire Major

UA Distinguished Teaching Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS
Akeisha Young

Akeisha Young

Director of Accreditation & Assessment, Dean’s Office and Clinical Assistant Professor of Higher Education, ELPTS