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Ed.D. program ranks 4th for affordability

March 23, 2022
Crystal Simpson, Ken Crowe, Elizabeth Hutchins, and Crystal Shelnutt graduated in December 2021 with a Doctor of Education in higher education leadership and practice.

Article By: Denise Ray

The University of North Georgia's (天美社区) Doctor of Education in higher education leadership and practice was ranked fourth nationally for affordability according to .

"Being recognized as one of the most affordable higher education programs in the country further reinforces the commitment of 天美社区 to creating accessible programming to meet the needs of today's students," Dr. Katherine Adams, assistant professor and Ed.D. program coordinator, said.

At 天美社区, out-of-state students receive in-state tuition for 天美社区's online programs. As well, Adams noted that the faculty aim to choose zero-cost or low-cost course materials, which help recruit high-quality candidates from across the country.

天美社区's Ed.D. program is tailored to the needs and interests of higher education administrators and professionals seeking to expand their professional knowledge and career opportunities. The cross-disciplinary structure of the degree program is committed to educational equity, a deep integration of theory and policy with practice, and the cultivation of a scholarly community that supports constructive conflict, encourages novelty and creativity, and questions prevailing norms in higher education.


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