Master's Degree in Higher Education

Students enrolled in the master's
program in higher education have
options for completing coursework,
including a weekend curriculum.

The Master’s in Higher Education program is designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills while working within higher education settings. The program provides participants with a broad knowledge of the history, purposes and contexts of higher education; leadership; organizational dynamics; the learning environment; and research concepts and methods.

It is our intention to help our students:

Receive and understand expert knowledge about American Higher Education, including:

History, purposes, and contexts of Higher Education
Higher Education management and leadership
Organizational perspectives
Teaching and learning
Research concepts and methods

Translate knowledge into excellent practice
Promote the development of opportunity and diversity throughout Higher Education
Manage and teach ethically
Commit to lifelong professional development

This program is offered in a cohort-based setting. Our next master's cohort will begin Fall, 2014. Applications will be due January 15, 2014. For more information please click Cohort Program on the menu on the right.

Click on the menu to the right to learn more about this program.