UT Tyler Offers HRD Doctoral Program Specialization in Higher Education Leadership

September 19, 2024 | Hannah Buchanan

The University of Texas at Tyler offers a human resource development doctoral program specialization in higher education leadership. Registration is now open.

Virtual informational sessions are set for noon, Tuesday, Sept. 24, and 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Housed within the Soules College of Business, the three-year, 60-credit hour program features a
cohort model with flexible learning options and can be completed 100% online. The first class will
begin fall 2025.

“We are pleased to offer this new specialization in higher education leadership,” said Dr. Amir
Mirmiran, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “The track is ideal for current
and aspiring higher education administrators and other professionals looking to advance their
careers and make a significant impact on the educational landscape throughout the East Texas
region and beyond.”

Those in the program will master advanced leadership strategies tailored for higher education
institutions, while developing a comprehensive understanding of current and future challenges
facing higher education. Graduates can pursue various career options including educational
technology consultant/manager, academic leadership roles within academic affairs in a community
college or university, director of advancement/alumni affairs or other leadership roles within
student affairs, enrollment and financial management.

To register for an upcoming virtual informational session, go to:
• Informational Session Sept. 24
• Informational Session Oct. 29

For more information, contact Dr. Kim Nimon, UT Tyler professor and program coordinator, at
knimon@uttyler.edu or 903.565.5833.

A UT Tyler doctoral degree in HRD equips graduates for senior and leadership positions in
organizational settings or for research and teaching roles in academia. For additional information
about the program, visit uttyler.edu/human-resource-development-higher-education-phd/.

With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT
Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 10,000 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.