Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy - Student Affairs

The Higher Education, Student Affairs, & International Education Policy–Student Affairs Concentration, Ph.D. program is tailored to develop expert scholar-practitioners, administrators, researchers, and faculty members in higher education institutions, where student affairs play a pivotal role in shaping the college experience and promoting student success. With a strong emphasis on social justice, diversity and research, our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex issues in student development and administration. Drawing from the rich resources of the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area, including government agencies and various educational institutions, you will engage in advanced coursework and research to become a leader in promoting equity and inclusion in higher education.

Those applicants who have earned or will earn a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States (or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree from a nationally recognized institution in another country) are eligible to be considered for admission to the Graduate School at the University of Maryland. GRE scores are OPTIONAL. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required. Students who do not meet one of these requirements, but show other evidence of outstanding potential, may be considered for provisional admission. Provisional status is removed when students maintain a graduate grade point average of 3.5 or better after 12 credits of course completion.