Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education Leadership

For questions about the program, please contact edleadership@colled.msstate.edu.

Program Overview

The Higher Education Leadership (HED) concentration is designed for experienced professionals in higher education environments interested in leading and managing various aspects of colleges and universities, state higher education agencies, foundations, and related associations.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators.

1. Grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale on previous graduate degree(s);
2. GRE score results; (the GRE is now waived for all summer and fall 2020 Ph.D. applications)
3. Three letters of recommendation;
4. Statement of purpose;
5. Evidence of three years of Higher Education work experience;
6. Resume; and
7. Interview

Program of Study