GRADUATE Programs CORVALLIS
Doctor of Philosophy in Adult & Higher Education
The Doctor of Philosophy in Adult & Higher Education trains equity-minded researchers in higher education. This full-time, traditional Ph.D. program is designed for students interested in pursuing research and policy positions in higher education.
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This program is not currently accepting studentsThe Ph.D.-AHE program will not be admitting students for the 2026-27 academic year. |
Further your career as a researcher in higher education
The Doctor of Philosophy in Adult & Higher Education (Ph.D.-AHE) will prepare you for positions in research and policy in higher education. In this program, you’ll work closely with a faculty advisor with similar, equity-driven research interests. As a part of a small cohort, you’ll receive individualized attention from our renowned higher education scholars.
This program is full-time, with classes are offered at our locations in Portland and Corvallis, Oregon.
Rooted in equity and social justice
All AHE programs are designed with equity and social justice in mind. Rather than having a single course focused on social issues, equity is intentionally embedded throughout all of the coursework in the Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs. Additionally, the research interests of the AHE faculty are focused on equity and social justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes include a blend of research methodology and higher education. The program offers a quantitative and qualitative research series. Other notable courses include, Contemporary Issues, Policy Issues, Power & Privilege in Leadership, and Legal Issues.
The program is offered full-time, with classes held in-person at the Corvallis campus. Some classes may be offered hybrid.
View details on the how to apply page.
Upon graduation from this program, students will be prepared for positions in research and policy, including tenure-track and instructional faculty, and postdoctoral, institutional and policy researchers, in a variety of higher education settings.
Minority Serving and open access institutions, LGBTQIA+ issues in higher education, and equitable transfer policies and practices.
If Master’s degree is in an unrelated field, documented professional working experience in higher education may substitute this requirement (Preferred: Previous research or assessment experience).
The Ph.D. in Adult & Higher Education will not be admitting students for the 2025-26 academic year.
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