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 Coordinators: Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan
Programs
- MA in Higher Education Administration
- MA in Higher Education Administration (online)
- Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration
- Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration (blended)
- Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration
Certificate
Application Deadlines
Tuscaloosa campus:
- Masters of Arts (MA) in Higher Education: January 15
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education: January 15
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education: January 15
Executive program:
- Doctor of Education (EdD) Executive Cohort: February 15
Online program:
- Masters of Arts (MA) in Higher Education (online): July 15 (fall) and November 1 (spring)
Qualified students interested in graduate assistantships should have all application materials by the application deadline.
Faculty
Dr. Arleene Breaux
Clinical Associate Professor, Higher Educationapbreaux@ua.edu
328E Graves Hall
205-348-0572
Dr. Donald L. Gilstrap
Dean, University LibrariesProfessor, Higher Education Administration
dlgilstrap@bama.ua.edu
205-348-7561
Dr. Stephen Katsinas
Professor, Higher Educationkatsinas@ua.edu
212 Carmichael
205-348-6005
205-348-5641
Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan
Department Head and Professor, Higher Educationlaanan@ua.edu
315E Graves
205-348-5811
website
Dr. Tonjanita Johnson
Affiliate Faculty
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
University of Alabama System
tljohnson31@ua.edu
website
Dr. Steve Mobley, Jr.
Assistant Professor, Higher Educationsdmobley@ua.edu
307A Graves Hall
205-348-0542
Dr. Krystal Williams
Assistant Professor, Higher Educationklwilliams29@ua.edu
308 Graves
205-348-2823
Staff
