Courses required in four doctoral-level administration specializations in higher education were identified. A questionnaire, which is appended, was mailed to each of the program directors listed in the 1984 Association for the Study of Higher Education Directory. Responses were received from 52 program directors. The four specializations were: academic, administration/management, community colleges, and student personnel. Core course requirements were determined. Each program director listed all courses offered that were required for all doctoral students regardless of type of degree and area of specialization. Program directors also indicated what courses were required for students majoring in each specialization. Also examined were differences in course requirements within an area of specialization according to type of degree offered. Programs that offered a Ph.D. degree only were compared with programs that offered an Ed.D. degree only. It was found that almost all higher education programs required a set (3-4) of core courses for all doctoral students. Within each specialization, except administration/management, more than half of the programs required three to four courses within the area of specialization. Participating institutions are identified. (SW)