UMass Boston
The mission of the Higher Education program (EdD) at UMass Boston is to develop scholar-practitioners who can—through their research, leadership, and educational practice—bring about changes in colleges and universities to advance equity and racial justice.
The Higher Education program focuses on issues of concern to leaders in all types of higher education institutions, including community colleges and four-year institutions, both public and private. The curriculum covers topics such as organization and leadership, teaching and learning, college student development, diversity, public policy, institutional change, college access, equity, globalization, finance, and community engagement. Students will also develop a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as an understanding of the social and historical foundations of higher education.
CIP Code:
13.0101
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally-ranked public research university known for its inclusive culture, student-centered teaching and deep connections to the booming economy and rich civic life of Boston. Nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public research universities, UMass Boston is the most diverse research university in the Northeast.
