Higher Education Leadership Master's Program

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Program Overview

The M.Ed. is a 37 credit non-thesis program. It consists of a 7 course core curriculum, 4 elective courses, an internship, and a capstone experience.

The master's core is designed to provide students with the practical managerial skills necessary for successful careers in a variety of higher education settings. Managerial skills include strategic decision making, communication, leadership, understanding higher education law, and the ability to work in diverse environments.

The elective courses afford students the opportunity to specialize in one of two areas-higher education management or student personnel services. These electives broaden student understanding of how to integrate personal, organization, and policy dynamics in the workplace.

Through the internship, students gain practical, career related experience by working in an administrative or program setting, (i.e., event planning, working with undergraduate students).

All students participate in a capstone experience. Students, in consultation with their program advisor, will select an appropriate capstone experience, the purpose of which is to consolidate classroom learning prior to degree completion