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Education, Health and Behavior Studies Ph.D.

Bold thinking to lead research and development in higher education, instructional design and kinesiology.

Advanced education and health organizations require innovative leaders who can navigate the challenges of serving diverse students and populations, design curricula and execute research. By earning a doctoral degree in Education, Health and Behavior Studies, you'll be prepared for faculty positions, research appointments or policymaking roles that align with your specialization area.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4+ years
Credit hours:
90
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Why earn a Ph.D. in Education, Health and Behavior Studies at UND?

Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline
Jan. 15
Final Deadline
Feb. 15

The doctoral program in Education, Health and Behavior Studies (EHBS) is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to promote solutions, science, and the study of critical issues in higher education, instructional design and technology and kinesiology. As a student, you will have access to faculty expertise, research teams and research labs to promote connections between classroom learning and development of research skills and expertise. 

The EHBS doctoral program follows a scholar-practitioner model. It is designed for students preparing for academic and professional positions that balance research, theory and practice.

  • Participate in a community of learners with students and faculty from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
  • Take courses all year with support of library, technology, and advising.
  • Apply theory to practice to show influences on individuals, organizations, and policy.
  • Experience diversity as a key component of the program design, curriculum, and coursework.
  • Develop methodological expertise in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods.
  • Complete a publishable doctoral dissertation.

Three Program Specializations

Choose from a specalization that meets your career goals.

Higher Education

Colleges and universities require innovative leaders who can navigate the challenges of serving a diverse student body, recruiting talented faculty and managing financial resources. Earn a doctoral degree in Education, Health and Behavior Studies with a specialization in higher education and you will be ready for faculty positions, professional research positions, and administrative posts in higher education functional units that align with academic affairs, student affairs, finance and operations, and research and development.

Instructional Design & Technology

Instructional Design and Technology is an interdisciplinary science that integrates learning sciences, instructional design theories and research, educational psychology, and performance technology with a focus on improving learner performance through research-based systematic instructional design. Earn a doctoral degree in Education, Health, and Behavior Studies with a specialization in Industrucational design & techonology and you will be ready for faculty positions, professional research roles, and administrative posts in K-12, Higher Education, or Corporate Training settings (including corporations, government, and military).

Kinesiology 

Health and fitness are critical concerns in society. Studies in kinesiology focus on finding solutions to these and other wellness challenges. Earn a doctoral degree in Education, Health, and Behavior Studies with a specialization in Kinesiology and you will be ready for faculty position, professional research roles, and administrative posts in K-12, Higher Education, or corporate settings. 

Education, Health and Behavior Studies Doctoral Program

  • In addition to core requirements, students take courses in research methods and electives.

  • Work side-by-side with other students and faculty on research teams.

  • Choose electives from other specializations or other fields of study to round out your knowledge base on your dissertation topic.

  • Up to 30 credits from a master's degree may be transferred from another institution.

  • Apply for funding to support your studies in the program.

  • Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies.

Careers in Education, Health and Behavior Studies

96K

Median annual wage for postsecondary education administrators. Salary and benefits for deans and college presidents far exceed the median.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

7%

Projected job growth for postsecondary education administrators through 2031.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Recent doctoral program graduates hold key decision-making positions in academics and student affairs, government and private sector.  Position titles for UND Education, Health and Behavior Studies Ph.D. graduates include:

  • University/college president and faculty
  • Vice president for academic affairs
  • Vice president for student affairs
  • Academic dean
  • Dean of students
  • Government researcher
  • Corporate trainer
  • Learning and development strategist
  • Training and development specialist
  • Exercise scientist
  • Health promotion director

Education, Health and Behavior Studies Courses You Could Take

HE 532. Principles and Practices in Higher Education. 3 Credits.

This course is designed for students newly admitted to the doctoral program in higher education. It introduces the students to the study of higher education enterprise in terms of its context, research, and practice. Among the topics covered, students in the course will explore the significance of institutional missions and purposes, federal and state governments, and the academic community. On demand.

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HE 538. College Student Experiences. 3 Credits.

Given the growing awareness, economically, politically, and socially, of the need for students to succeed in college, faculty, staff, and administrators are increasingly being held accountable for college persistence and completion. A significant factor in students' success is their learning and development. Students in this course will explore concepts and theories related to student learning and development and be challenged to interpret and apply theories to real-world higher education practice, considering how these processes influence student success. On demand.

HE 536. Leading and Learning in Higher Education. 3 Credits.

Colleges and universities are complex organizations with a core purpose of learning. An understanding of organizations, what they are and how they function is critical to success as a higher education professional. Further each member of the organization is called on to provide leadership for the organization in the classroom, the department, and other organizational units. Effective leaders will understand the organization and how their roles and work help support the institution's effectiveness in educating students. On demand.

HE 570. Higher Education Law. 3 Credits.

An overview of the legal issues that confront college and university personnel. Pertinent federal and state statutes as well as case law will be used to instruct about legal rights and responsibilities of university/college administrators and students. The legal relationships between the institution and the faculty, the student, state government, and the federal government will be explored. On demand.

HE 576. Higher Education Planning and Finance. 3 Credits.

Higher education must plan to ensure the future of the institution and those plans guide the allocation of resources to accomplish the institutional mission and plan. This course will provide an overview of planning processes and the subsequent allocation of resources to implement the plan. Students will also learn about financial management including budgeting, financial policies and performance metrics. The college administrator's role in guiding the fiscal welfare of an institution of higher education will be explored. On demand.

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