博士学位是面向研究的学位，专为对教师或研究职业感兴趣的学生而设计。我们的博士生致力于将新的概念，理论和方法论观点应用到高等教育领域的挑战性问题中。他们在指导的教学和研究经验中与教师和同伴紧密合作，并发展成功的教师或研究事业所需的能力。我们的博士生致力于为高等教育政策和实践提供知识，并成为其一部分。博士学位计划适用于在塔斯卡卢萨（Tuscaloosa）校园注册的学生。博士学位课程要求至少要有72小时的研究生学习时间才能超过硕士学位，其中包括至少24小时的学位论文研究。
The PhD is a research-oriented degree, designed for students interested in faculty or research careers. Our PhD students focus on applying new conceptual, theoretical, and methodological perspectives to challenging issues in the field of higher education. They work closely with faculty and peers in mentored teaching and research experiences and develop competencies necessary for a successful faculty or research career. Our PhD students contribute to and become part of the body of knowledge that informs higher education policy and practice. The PhD program is available for students enrolled at the Tuscaloosa campus. The PhD program of study requires a minimum of 72 hours of graduate study beyond the master's degree, including at least 24 hours of dissertation research.<br><br>The PhD degree prepares students to assume scholarly roles in higher education. The PhD program emphasizes working with faculty in a one-on-one setting with students participating in a mentored teaching and research sequence, providing first-hand experiences of faculty life. Students investigate and contribute to a body of knowledge that informs higher education policy and practice at institutional, statewide, national, and international levels.