This CAGS provides knowledge in educational leadership research, theory and practices applicable to higher education. Action or applied research is conducted to identify future directions of national and global higher education leadership.

Northcentral University knows that the need for well prepared educational leader leaders has never been greater. Today the Ed.D. has evolved to a terminal degree of choice for educational practitioners. The online Ed.D. attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning/training to others, whether they be in colleges, PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses, or the military. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership (LHE) offers M.Ed. learners with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are usually seeking to develop their leadership skills and/or desire to move into faculty roles in higher education. They may already work at a community college or university and are seeking job advancement. They may wish to pursue a faculty position by continuing their studies at the doctoral level.

Northcentral University's online Master of Education (M.Ed) program is suited to learners who want to combine a strong understanding of current theory and practice in education and/or organizational leadership with their personal needs and career focus. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership (LHE) offers M.Ed. learners with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are usually seeking to develop their leadership skills and/or desire to move into faculty roles in higher education. They may already work at a community college or university and are seeking job advancement. They may wish to pursue a faculty position by continuing their studies at the doctoral level. Coursework may be tailored to complement interests and professional aspirations within the higher education environment.

Northcentral University's online Ph.D. in Education program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments. Learners pursuing the Ph.D. in Education have the opportunity to customize and focus their program through their coursework, doctoral research courses and the doctoral dissertation. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership (LHE) offers learners pursuing the doctor of education or doctor of philosophy degrees with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are employed as middle-and senior-level administrators (including presidents, vice presidents and deans) and as faculty members in colleges and universities throughout the world.

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( www.ncahlc.org), located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.