2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership

Sara Connolly, PhD

Associate Dean for Student Success

Phone: 203 365-7653

Email: connollys2@sacredheart.edu

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate competence in designing, conducting, and communicating evidence-based research that is designed to address complex problems of practice in the context of Higher Education

  • Make data-informed decisions and recommendations related to professional practice

  • Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills

  • Demonstrate an ability to apply social justice and leadership theories to real-world problem and challenges in higher education settings

  • Review, critique, and develop policies and practices in higher education centered on the principles of equity and justice

  • Develop an ethical framework for leadership that centers on the principles of equity, fairness, and justice

  • Develop an understanding of legal issues and policies relevant to higher education including those related to social justice, equity, and diversity

  • Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze and engage with current critical topics in higher education, including issues related to intersectionality, power, privilege, and oppression

The Graduate Transfer Credit Policy governs the approval of transfer credits.

Transfer Credit Limit: 9

Minimum Grade Required: B