Ed.D. program ranks 4th for affordability
Article By: Denise Ray
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s (Â鶹´«Ã½) Doctor of Education in higher education leadership and practice was ranked fourth nationally for affordability according to .
"Being recognized as one of the most affordable higher education programs in the country further reinforces the commitment of Â鶹´«Ã½ to creating accessible programming to meet the needs of today's students," Dr. Katherine Adams, assistant professor and Ed.D. program coordinator, said.
At Â鶹´«Ã½, out-of-state students receive in-state tuition for Â鶹´«Ã½'s online programs. As well, Adams noted that the faculty aim to choose zero-cost or low-cost course materials, which help recruit high-quality candidates from across the country.
Â鶹´«Ã½'s Ed.D. program is tailored to the needs and interests of higher education administrators and professionals seeking to expand their professional knowledge and career opportunities. The cross-disciplinary structure of the degree program is committed to educational equity, a deep integration of theory and policy with practice, and the cultivation of a scholarly community that supports constructive conflict, encourages novelty and creativity, and questions prevailing norms in higher education.
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