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Tennessee Tech offers new online Ph.D. in higher education
Education majors at Tech explore virtual reality and cutting-edge teaching technologies.
The College of Education at Tennessee Tech University is introducing a new doctoral
program to its selection of post-graduate degrees. Starting this fall, the online
Ph.D. in higher education, with a focus on data science and designed for professionals
in the field interested in applying in-depth knowledge and technological resources,
will be available. The application deadline is August 11.
“A doctoral degree provides students the opportunity to advance into more professional
roles as they gain experience,” stated Lisa Zagumny, Ph.D., Dean of the College of
Education. “In today’s data-driven, evidence-based context, the knowledge and skills
acquired through this program will contribute to additional growth, success and position
graduates for greater contributions to their institutions,” she added.
Driven by data science, Ph.D. candidates will apply actionable approaches to face
challenges confronting higher education.
“Our graduates will use their data science background to help guide and inform colleges
and universities, state higher education agencies, foundations, and related associations,”
said Ashley Akenson, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Programs for the College of Education.
Graduates have a variety of enhanced university and agency career options including
being employed as directors or professionals in academic affairs (deans or provosts),
admissions, advancement, athletics, business and finance, compliance, enrollment management,
facilities, financial aid, government relations, human resources, institutional research,
instructional technology, military and veteran affairs, records and registration,
recruitment, research and economic development, or presidents of community colleges
and applied technology centers.
For more information about the new online Ph.D. degree at Tech, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/education/higher-education-phd or email hredphd@tntech.edu.
