The Higher Education Program provides education and professional development for individuals who serve or will serve as administrators, faculty, and scholars in higher education institutions, governmental agencies, policy or research centers, and professional associations that conduct postsecondary education in the United States and globally.

Students in the College of Education Higher Education program
Higher Education MEd
Higher Education MEd
Developing professionals who work to improve the effectiveness of higher education through studying the historical, theoretical and philosophical aspects of the field and learning how to apply these aspects in practice.
A UNT student receives his Ph.D. award
Higher Education PhD
Higher Education PhD
Acquire knowledge about research and theory as well as conduct and evaluate research applicable to higher education.
A UNT student earns an Ed.D.
Higher Education EdD
Higher Education EdD
Acquire knowledge about research and theory as well as conduct and evaluate research applicable to higher education.
Community College Leadership
Community College Leader
Community College Leader
The Higher Education program offers a certificate that will add depth and breadth to their knowledge of community colleges for individuals who already hold a master's degree and are currently employed as a community college professional.