Master of Arts in Education: Higher Education
The Master of Arts in Education program in Higher Education is designed to prepare students for leadership in a wide range of higher education settings, including: Admissions, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Marketing, Institutional Research and Diversity initiatives within community college, four year college and university administration, state and national public policy agencies, government offices, professional associations, regional and coordinating bodies and accrediting agencies. This is a fully online program that provides students with a strong understanding of higher education theory, research, data based decision making, administrative practice, policy and strategic prioritization.
A comprehensive research paper is also required at the end of the program.
| Required courses: | ||
| GE-606 | Directed Research in Higher Education | 3 |
| GE-680 | History of American Higher Education | 3 |
| GE-681 | Ethical Decision Making & Social Respons | 3 |
| GE-682 | Organizational Behavior & Administration | 3 |
| GE-683 | Governance Management & Administration | 3 |
| GE-684 | Innovative Curriculum Strategies | 3 |
| GE-685 | Finance Budgetary Plan & Resource Alloc | 3 |
| GE-686 | Emerging Legal Issues in Higher Educ | 3 |
| GE-687 | Accountability: Assessment/Accreditation | 3 |
| GE-688 | Global Comparisons of Higher Education | 3 |
| GE-689 | Online College Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |