Adult and Higher Education
The Ph.D. program offers a customizable research-focused doctorate. Students collaborate with advisors and doctoral committees to design individualized programs aligned with their research interests.
The program serves both full-time students and working professionals, emphasizing research expertise development through rigorous coursework and mentored investigation.
The Ph.D. program develops scholars, practitioners, and leaders who advance knowledge in higher education and other organizational settings through rigorous research and scholarly inquiry. Students examine the intersections of policy, organizational dynamics, and student development, while developing expertise in research methodologies and critical inquiry. The curriculum emphasizes historical context, social analysis, and evidence-based practice, preparing graduates to advance knowledge that can help guide and inform policy and practice through complex challenges. Through rigorous coursework, research opportunities, and committed mentoring, students emerge prepared to advance scholarship and practice in their individual areas of interest.
The program consists of the following:
Students must complete 95 credit hours.
Elevate your impact through our Adult & Higher Education program, developing expertise for pioneering initiatives designed to advance educational practice, policy, and scholarship.
Note: If you have any difficulties with the application process, contact Graduate Admissions directly at gradadm@ou.edu or by phone at (405) 325-6765.
Mike Jenkins
Graduate Programs
Support Specialist
Email: mjenkins@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-4525
