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Executive Ph.D. Program in Urban Higher Education
College of Education and Human Development


 

The Executive Ph.D. Program (EPhD) in Urban Higher Education at Jackson State University (JSU) prepares students to assume senior leadership roles in post-secondary institutions and other organizations whose primary endeavors relate to or impact the operations of institutions of higher learning.

All Cohorts Directory

COHORT 1
Last Name First Name
Allen Shonda
Ayers-Elliot Cindy
Brothers Ernest
Buie Barbara
Caldwell Helen
Dennis  Sarah
Dupree Johnny
Emeagwai Austin
Estes Lalita
Everett Dianne
Herndon Tamia
Hollins Danny
Johnson Patricia
Johnson Tonjanita
Moore  Tracey
Russell Brent
Tell Armerita
Tickles Virginia
Turner Ebony
Watkins RoseMary
Watson Jerry
White Valarie
Wilkes Homer
Wilson Valvia

 

COHORT 2
Last Name First Name
Bourgeois Linda
Chanay Marcus
Darby Cindy
Druckrey Melissa
Hollins Kenneth
Hooker Kendricks
Johnson Curtis
Johnson Susan
Johnson-Ratliff Theresia
Jones Roddrick
Junior Anthony
Mims Tracy
Mitchell Mary
Offiong Francis
Parham Doris
Payne Alfredda
Prelow Tina
Rankin Darrin
Reed Dovie
Smith Sunny
Stamps LaToshia
Thompson-Rogers Kaye
White-Polk Beryl
Williams Kevin

 

COHORT 3
Last Name First Name
Brown Carl
Brown Delicia
Flowers Kristie
Frazier Edrene
French George
Garrett Ricki
Gibson Howard
Hamby Edwina
Johnson Timothy
Jones Teresa
Jones-Woolfolk Jerald
Knott Javis
Lewis Velma
Lowe Toni
Mills Rodney
Stevenson  Rosa
Turner Melva
Woods Darrol

 

COHORT 4
Last Name First Name
Brown Lola
Castilla Kathy
Gray Brenda
Hamilton Helen
Hatches Barrett
Hayes Clarence
Heard Pamala
Henson Derek
Hoskins SaFiya
Justice Patricia
Latham William
Lowe Shelia
O’Connor Carol
Rene Edward
Tullis Kevin
Wade Bennie 
Williams Dawn
Wimberly Mattie
Young John

 

COHORT 5
Last Name First Name
Baldwin Troy
Dupree Tim
Gilbert Demetrius
Green Lucille
Harris Eunice
Horne Anissa
Gipson June
Kelly Nanette
Lettsome Leone
Liu Ying
Li Mina
Moore Pamela
Mosley Keenya
Powell Kimberly
Reed Dallas
Scott Kerry
Smith Jana
Smothers Gregory
Tchounwou Martha

 

COHORT 6
Last Name First Name
Adeeko Isaac  
Chinn-Jointer June
Cockrell Phillip
Cosey Arnel
Dumas Brandon
Gentry Gisele
Ignatius Rita
Knox-Lockett Roslyn
Lackings Niquelle
Littlepage Harriet
Mahmood Nancy
Nichols Angela
Nwobi Nathan
Pellerin Frankie
Preer Kendra
Rawls Ora
Rugon Kim
Shaw Carmaleta
Schweitzer  Carol
Tezeno Albert
Toote Christopher
Williams Glendscene

 

COHORT 7
Last Name First Name
Anderson Earlean
Aubry Antoinette
Bridges Elizabeth
Burnette Daarel
Edwards Germaine
Evans Vivian
Freeman Derrick
Graves Summer
Harris Eric
Lamb Cordelia
Lewis Sheila
Littleton-Steib Larissa
Milner Michelle
O’Banner Clarence
Paige Sharron
Pryor Sharon
Redd Steven
Viverette Latonia
Whitley Dexter
Wilson Carlos
Young Stephanie
Zagore Ethan

 

Cohort 8
Last Name First Name
Bishop-Samuels Kellei
Bobo Anthony
Burson-Buford Debra
Cunningham Andrea
Dalton Brenda
Douglass Suzanne
Glushko Tatiana
Hairston Dana
Holmon Aylwin
Jackson Cassandra
Johnson Joyce
Johnson-Williams Alicia
Killins Willie
Leggette-Jacobs Junoesque
Lindsey Debra
Long Lisa
McCullough Karla
McClendon Gena
Muhammed  Jihad
Neal Wilbert
Powell Tommie
Scott Stacy
Vital Allen
Webb Regina
Wilson Karen

 

Cohort 9
Last Name First Name
Ambrose Jonathan
Andrus  Stephen
Dailey  Charlotte
Gavin Felicia
Harrington Tiffany
Hightower Clarence
Johnson  Janue
Jones  Yolanda
King DeJonnette
Lang Rhonda
Lavan  Christopher
Lawrence Stevie
Malcom Denver
Martin Krystal
McCane Latitia
Mosby-Wilson Shatiqua
Offiah  Godwin
Payne Angela
Powell Barbara R.
Signal Sloane
Simpson Naudia
Thorp Michael
Young Lee

 

Cohort 10
Last Name First Name
Akheituame  Lisa
Beaty Vonda
Benson Willie
Braxton Edna
Burden Regina
Cargle Carell
Clayborn Rebecca
Dill Rosemary
Ewing-Johnson Monte
Goliday Mary
Jackson Mary T.
Jones Je’Nea
Little Roderick
Lucas Amanda
Lyons Tracy
Mangana Janice
McCoy Melissa C.
Merida Stacy L.
Moore Adrienne
Palmer Germaine
Stanley Sheri
Tillman Marjorie
Woods Antwon

 

Cohort 11
Last Name First Name
Brown Kendrick
Butler Kyndra
Coleman Laquala
Ero Ivie
Funches Joyce
Hamilton Latacha
Hamms Gavin
Hill Jan
Holloway Laura
Jones Ida
Martin Michelle
Myles Elizabeth
Newson Melvin
Richardson-Cargle Belinda
Shell Chelsea
Sturgis Rashida
Thomas Andrea
Wade Daphne

 

Cohort 12
Last Name First Name
Blue-Keyes Gayle
Bolden Maxine
Bowen Ruth
Dixon Mark
Hines Rakesha
Ighile Gabriel
Johnson Harrison
Lockett Willie
McDowell Whitney
Rials Billy
Russey Alesha
Smalls Jonathan
Theus Sandra
Thompson Pamela
Tucker Archie
Wilson Gregory
Witherspoon Anthony

 

Cohort 13
Last Name First Name
Banks Bonnie
Batiste Lynda
Blair Katie
Boyd-Owens Margaret
Brookins Dexter
Davis Juanita
Doss Adrian
Dunn Tara
Evans Bernie
Gary Pamela
Gordon Ja’el
Hargrove Donyea
Huddleston  Claude
Jackson Sharelle
Jones Destini
Lewis Floyd
Mathis  Justin
Talley Braque
Taylor Linda
Watson Chrishan
Watts Nakisha
Whittaker Jeremy

 

Cohort 14
Last Name First Name
Babayeju Tajudeen
Barnes Marc
Bigelow Brandon
Davis Henry
Duren  Prince
Haas  Brock
Holloman Brittany
Jefferson Angelica
Massey  Jacinta
Monger Mauda
Morris Tommy
Richardson Arron
Rudd Patricia
Sims  LaQuanda
Soublet Gia
Stewart  LaKeisha
Williams  Shirley

 

Cohort 15
Last Name First Name
Berryhill Steven
Beverly Ebony
Brown Calvin
Chambers Darryl
Daniels Jamine
Graham Thomas
Greenidge Gina
Hill Nina
Johnson Etosha
Kenney Kristie
King Lauren
Lewis  Waldon
Lewis  Willie
Mabry Tommie
McElroy Yolanda
Nichols Samuel
North Frank
Peterson Branndii
Stokes Arianna
Wagner Kristy
Williams Kenneth

 

Cohort 16
Last Name First Name
Anderson Martinez
Cranford Ala’torya
Crawford Kenneth
Cribbs Eddie
Davis Beunkka
Davis Talbert
Hairston Manivanh
Hall Chandra
Henderson Yolanda
Izzard Terrence
Jefferson Deondra
Lucas Wilbur
McDonald James
McGehee (Eldridge) Jacqueline
McIntyre Tameka
Meeks Arivey
Quarles Derrick
Rollins Francesca
Sharp Kendra
Taylor Alvin
Taylor Ariel
Tuma Tiffany
Willis Scottie

 

Cohort 17
Last Name First Name
Allen Isaiah
Andrews Tasha
Bradford Chavis
Crumedy Ron
Dillon Shaquille
Franks Julis
Grinston Andre
Hayes Breona
Johnson Belinda
Johnson Drew
Johnson Rahman
Little-Berry Ruthie
Lloyd Debra
Mack Justin
Marshall Jessica
McGehee Jason
Miller Venetia
Prud’Homme Monohn
Reed Javan
Revels Shari
Scott Tabitha
Thigpen Tasha
Thomas Minnie
Walker Tanya
Williams Anthony

 

Cohort 18
Last Name First Name
Alford-Windfield Kylon
Brown Kara
Bush Keith
Comer Donald
Cook Louis
Fells Pamela
Frank Alla
Goodwin Pernell
Johnson Reginald
Jones Jimmy
Kennedy Kamela
Link Terri
Maddox Sylvia
Nix Rhondilyn
Portor Reginald
Ricketts Maria
Stevenson Alana
Thompson Marcus
Wilkes Marques
Young Sunya

 

Cohort 19
Last Name First Name
Barr Ryan
Benjamin Jarrod
Bullard Latisha
Cook Louis
Cutley Passion
Davis Essence
Dear-Jones Amanda
Dyson Desean
Edmonds Corey
Guilbeau Cara
McCoy Rosaline
Nelson-Burkett Pharen
Parrott Acquanetta
Patton Sydnei
Swinton Patricia
Thomas Alonda

 

Cohort 20
Last Name First Name
Avery Christopher
Brackett Latane
Brown Curtis
Delaney Linda
Evans-McClendon Sharendra
Gaines Caleb
Harris Tretha
Henry Angelisa
Hopson Demarcus
Lewis Sheila
Lomax Raven
Luckett Jontea
Okojie Stephen
Rawls T. Meshelle
Rayford Austin
Reddick Angeline
Rijo Armando
Sanders Stephanie
Smith Amy
Stallworth Charles

 

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General Requirements

Program Requirements

  1. Accepted application from the Graduate School
  2. A Master’s degree from an accredited university
  3. Minimum three-years experience preferred
  4. A completed EPhD program application
  5. Two official  transcripts for all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended.
  6. A satisfactory score on the GMAT, GRE or MAT within the last five years.
  7. References should come from three (3) professional persons who are knowledgeable of the applicant’s professional academic ability, job experiences, leadership potential and availability to participate in the program. A reference from the President or  Chief Executive Officer will strengthen the application. The  applicant must provide the link to his/her reference person for submission to to: ephdrefl@jsums.edu . The requested reference form must be signed and submitted electronically by the author. The applicant’s name should be in the subject line.
  8.  A clear statement of purpose and proposed research
  9.  A successful interview with the program screening committee
  10.  Recommendation for admission by the screening committee
  11.  Upon admission, a non-refundable $1,000 deposit will be required to hold your spot. This deposit will be applied to your Fall tuition. 

 

Note: Students accepted in this program must be able to transfer a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours from previous graduate work to complement the core area. Approval is required by the program faculty before being admitted formally to the program. Admission will be limited to a diverse cohort of 15-25 participants from higher education faculty, mid/entry level executive personnel in higher education and other human service related sectors.

Curriculum

Professional Specialization Core

EDHE 814 Leadership in Higher Education 3
EDHE 824 Student Affairs Administration 3
EDHE 825 Methods of Urban and Regional Analysis and Planning 3
EDHE 877 Public Policy Formulation 3
EDHE 882 Seminar in Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation 3
Total Hours 15

Higher Education Core

EDHE 800 Philosophy and History of Urban Higher Education 3
EDHE 802 Higher Education Administration & Theory in Cross Cultural Environments 3
EDHE 804 Higher Education Futures: Strategic Planning and Development 3
EDHE 805 Globalization of Higher Education 3
EDHE 829 Legal Aspects of Higher Education 3
EDHE 865 Higher Education Finance 3
Total Hours 18

Statistics and Research Methods Component

EDHE 812 Quantitative Research Methods 3
EDHE 813 Qualitative Research Methods 3
EDHE 820 Advanced Statistical Methods 3
EDHE 830 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods 3
EDHE 833 Research Design 3
Total Hours 15

EDHE 899 Dissertation/Literature Review 12
Cognate Transfer Component 12 

Total Hours 72

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Mission

The Executive Ph. D. Program (EPhD) in Urban Higher Education is intended to prepare executives,  middle/senior managers and other institutional leaders in higher education and related human services agencies to respond effectively to the challenges posed by urban and metropolitan communities in a pluralistic society undergoing sustained social, economic and political change.

The EPhD Cohort Model
This program is designed on the cohort model which requires all admitted students to complete the same courses from beginning to end or a 24-month period. Although culminating dissertation development is finalized in the latter stages of doctoral studies, the preparation, planning and refining of the dissertation is interwoven throughout the 24 months. Students will be required to develop a two-year plan which identifies a balance between their coursework and professional work duties at their home/host institution or agency. It is imperative that this plan is developed to facilitate high performance and sustainable productivity in the
student’s life during enrollment in this program.

The EPhD cohort model represents a cadre of committed colleagues who enroll in, and graduate from, an  accelerated research-based doctoral program collectively– matriculating in a rigorously planned and intensely prescribed academic program of study according to a signed agreement and a related pledge agreed upon by  each student in the cohort.

The EPhD cohort model requires students to carefully and diligently plan ahead. The model promotes
collegiality, interdependence, networking and camaraderie among students for a lifetime. The Cohort model is designed for adult learners who are working professionals and can persevere as well as endure the rigors of the program toward personal and professional growth. 

Accreditation
The EPhD program is offered in the College of Education and Human Development which is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Both the College of Education and Human Development, and Jackson State University are accredited by the Southern Association for Schools and
Colleges (SACSCOC). To date, there is no agency or organization for accrediting programs in higher education at the doctoral level. Students who successful complete the EPhD program will meet the standards and requirements set by CAEP and SACSCOC.

LEARN BY DOING

The program aims to develop scholars, practitioners, researchers, and other professionals who will receive advanced knowledge and skill sets relative to urban higher education. Students will be required to complete 72 hours of course work which includes 12 hours from previous graduate work that must be approved before admission is granted, in order to enhance the cognate area of interest and complement the core.

“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”

APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Students master core knowledge in the field of higher education and develop a high level of analytical (quantitative and qualitative) research skills, complemented by an extensive breadth of relevant leadership knowledge in management, planning, and policy. Faculty and administrators associated with the program are committed to the continuous pursuit of knowledge in the Discipline through demonstrated scholarship, effective delivery of instruction, and professional service in their fields and community.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Teacher School Administrator Urban Planner Regional Planner
Instructional Coordinator Higher Education Professor Childcare Director Educational Policy Developer

RESOURCES

 

Student Success

EPHD Courses and Meeting Dates

Important Dates

PERSONNEL

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979- 9213.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

EXECUTIVE PH.D. PROGRAM 

Location

Mississippi e-Center
1230 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39204

Contact

(601) 979-1811

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