Doctorate of Education in Higher and Adult Education
Doctorate. Under 3 Years.
Advance your career and lead change in higher and adult education. Gain the
tools to guide teams, evaluate programs, and apply data-driven insights that
create real-world impact.
Degree: Doctor of Education (EdD)
Concentrations: Higher Education | Adult Education
FULLY ONLINE • COHORT-BASED • YEAR-ROUND
- COLLABORATIVE
- COHORT MODEL
- APPLIED PROBLEM OF PRACTICE DISSERTATION
- SAVE TIME & MONEY
FULL TIME: 8 SEMESTERS
PART TIME: 16 SEMESTERS
Required Courses For The Redesign Fall 2026
- See attached Course Schedule for Higher Education Concentration
- See attached Course Schedule for Adult Education Concentration
Required Courses For Students Enrolled Before Fall 2026
- See attached Course Schedule for Higher Education Concentration
- See attached Course Schedule for Adult Education Concentration
Program Coordinator
Dr. Edith Gnanadass
Associate Professor
Higher & Adult Education
Email | 901.678.2369
Office: 123E Ball Hall
Application Process
NO GRE SCORES REQUIRED. The HIAD EdD program accepts applications for fall admittance only. Please have your application materials submitted to the UofM Graduate School no later than April 1 in order to be considered.
Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the UofM Graduate School that includes:
- A completed admissions application
- Graduate School Application (Click Apply Now) or Readmission (Click Readmit Application)
- Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses
In addition, each applicant must submit the following as part of your graduate application:
- Personal statement (2- 3 pages, single spaced), including the following items:
- Describe your background, including relevant educational, work, and leadership experience
- Share your initial research interests
- Explain why you are interested in the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Higher and Adult Education program specifically and how this degree will assist you in your career goals
- Professional or academic writing sample (5-10 pages, single or double spaced)
- You do not need to develop a new piece for this submission. Instead, please enclose a solo-authored writing sample developed within the last two years. You may use excerpts from longer pieces as applicable.
- Professional resume
- Three letters of professional recommendation on letterhead
- The admission decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes, but is not limited to, information contained in the completed application packet described above.