Tuition rates are effective for the academic year listed. Tuition is subject to change in July of each year.
Rates shown are for students taking only online/distance courses. Students enrolled in a combination of In Person/On Campus Courses and Online/Distance Education Courses should visit Student Accounts for complete tuition and fee information.
Nebraska Resident:
| | Tuition | Distance Ed. Fee | Technology Fee | Library Fee | Total |
|---|
| Per credit hour | $310.00 | $25.00 | $7.35 | $3.00 | $345.35 |
| 3 credit hour | $930.00 | $75.00 | $22.05 | $9.00 | $1,036.05 |
Non-Resident:
| | Tuition | Distance Ed. Fee | Technology Fee | Library Fee | Total |
|---|
| Per credit hour | $580.00 | $25.00 | $7.35 | $3.00 | $615.35 |
| 3 credit hour | $1,740.00 | $75.00 | $22.05 | $9.00 | $1,846.05 |
Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
Courses for the Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs are determined by the student, the student's academic adviser, and the doctoral supervisory committee. There are ample numbers and types of courses available including a wide array of research tools courses to enable the student to design a program of study that meets her or his professional and academic goals.
Other Program Requirements
The Ed.D. degree is a minimum of 96 hours beyond the bachelor's degree of which includes 12 hours of dissertation and the necessary research tools courses.
The Ph.D. degree is a minimum of 90 hours beyond the bachelor's degree which includes 20 hours of dissertatin, cognate courses and seminars. In the Ph.D. program 15-18 credit hours of research tools courses must be taken in addition to the 90 hours. It is required that at least 6 credit hours are completed on campus for this program.
The doctoral specialization includes coursework and other experiences in the following areas:
| Leadership and foundational courses |
Designed to provide an extensive grounding in the major knowledge and skill areas
that are necessary for educational leaders. Relevant parts of other disciplines are
integrated into a series of core courses that form the basis for developing higher |
education leadership capabilities. |
| Cognate courses |
Give students opportunities to study in areas outside of Educational Administration
that may be of special interest or may be supportive of their educational interests. |
| Doctoral seminars |
Based on the application of concepts and techniques to effective decision and policy
making and execution, will provide a range of experiences in informed practice. While
the program is not highly specialized, the seminar component is designed to provide
an area of emphasis consistent with the student's needs. |
| Internships/practicums |
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| Dissertation |
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| Research tools |
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Course Topics:
- Leadership theory and practices
- Politics and policy
- Law
- Governance
- Organizational theory
- Administrative theory and practice
- Utilization of technology
- Personnel development
- Student activities and services
- Finance and business management.
Timothy Alvarez, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor
Miles T. Bryant, Ph.D., Professor
Brent D. Cejda, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Interim Department Chair
Marilyn Grady, Ph.D., Professor
James Griesen, Ph.D., Professor
Richard Hoover, Senior Lecturer
Barbara LaCost, Ph.D., Associate Professor
William Nunez, Ph.D., Director, Institutional Research & Planning
James O’Hanlon, Ph.D., Professor, former Dean of Teachers College
Richard Torraco, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Donald Uerling, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor
Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor