Welcome!
…And thank you for your interest in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership Ph.D. program at the University of Northern Colorado.
The program is designed to help you become a scholar-leader in the field, whether your career interests are administrative or academic. The unique cohort experience allows you to explore areas of interest to you while surrounded by supportive, collaborative peers.
Graduates of the program have taken leadership positions across the country as Deans of Students, Department Directors, and Faculty at various competitive colleges and universities.
The core curriculum allows you, in conjunction with personal attention from faculty, to create an experience tailored to your career aspirations and needs. The program focuses on providing graduates with solid foundational knowledge in the areas of Leadership, Organizations, Culture, and Students and emphasizes excellence in reflective, intentional practice.
This site contains a variety of additional information about the specifics of the program, admissions requirements, and our faculty. We hope you'll take the time to explore it and determine if the HESAL Ph.D. program at the University of Northern Colorado is the right fit for you!
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