Ed.D. in Higher Education – Assessment and Evaluation

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation?

• Administrative and organizational aspects of colleges and universities
• Best practices in recording, articulating, and submitting regular reports documenting institutional compliance
• Evaluation and measurement tools used to assess the effectiveness of academic programs and co-curricular departments in an institutional setting
• Research-based approaches to analyzing student learning, curricula, academic programs, student services, and institutional structures

This program includes several core courses that cover topics such as effective methods for teaching college students and the historical foundations of higher education. Within the assessment and evaluation specialization, you’ll explore how to use theories and measurement models to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various academic programs – so you can help schools improve their curricula and make institutional decisions that ensure a high-quality education for their students.

To wrap up your studies, you’ll complete a sequence of research courses, followed by a capstone project – which gives you the opportunity to apply research to solve real-world problems in the field of higher education.

Potential Careers for Graduates of Our Assessment and Evaluation Ed.D. Program

• Assessment coordinator
• College/university administrator
• Curriculum specialist
• Evaluation coordinator
• Higher education faculty/professor
• Instructional coordinator
• Program evaluation and assessment specialist

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration – Assessment and Evaluation with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Our 100% online courses give you the freedom to earn your degree without putting your life on hold.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for Ed.D. courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)