Master of Education - Higher Education

As a master's student in Higher Education, you'll immerse yourself in the scholarship of the field while preparing for a career in university and college administration.We cast a wide net in our coursework, examining foundational writing and leading research in higher education as well as delving into associated work in sociology, psychology, history, and economics. Drawing on this base, our students engage in assessment, evaluation, and research projects on student experiences and higher education organizations that contribute to current thinking in the field. To complete the degree, students develop a case study project in the capstone Integrative Seminar and orally presentdefend their resulting work.

Generally we require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Experience working in the field of higher education (e.g., as an R.A.) is recommended.Our master’s students come from many different undergraduate majors (English, Communications, Government, Journalism, Political Science, Health Science, Economics, Sociology, Business Administration, History, Education, Media Studies).Letters of Recommendation – A minimum of two letters of recommendation. At least one should be from someone who can speak about your academic background.Official transcript(s) – An official transcript from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where 6 or more credits were taken.Personal Statement – Tell us why you are interested in pursuing a program in Higher Education, and why this is the right program for you.Résumé/CVThe GRE is not required.