Higher Education Administration, MEd

Institutions of higher education around the world are facing considerable pressures that range from changing demographics to financial strain amid disruptions unimaginable 20 years ago.  Administrators must develop foundational skills to create conditions that allow their students and institutions to thrive in a constantly changing world. The Master of Education in Higher Education Administration prepares practitioners for the unique and difficult challenges facing the next generation of higher education professionals. This program allows students the flexibility to build upon their skills in a customized manner with a focus on practical skills and course designs firmly grounded in experiential learning.

The Master of Education in Higher Education Administration degree program seeks to prepare student with the knowledge to understand the structure, governance, and operation of various higher education organizations. Within the context of classes, students have an opportunity to develop solutions to real world problems. This innovative master’s degree program explores complex industry issues such as student demographics, financial concerns, legal and policy requirements, technology, and competitive forces.

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

General Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDU 6051	Introduction to Social Justice in Educational Settings	4
EDU 6204	The Foundations of Higher Education	5

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDU 6205	The Demographics of the New College Student	4
EDU 6217	The History of Colleges and Universities	4
EDU 6218	Money Matters: Financial Management in Higher Education	4
EDU 6219	Higher Education Law and Policy	4
EDU 6234	Program Evaluation, Assessment, and Accreditation in Higher Education	4

Capstone

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDU 6222	Contemporary Issues Capstone	4

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete 12 quarter hours at the EDU 6000 level or choose from the following courses:		12
CMN 6050	Crisis Communication
CMN 6065	Implementation and Management of Social Media Channels and Online Communities
CMN 6045	Leveraging Digital Technologies: Strategy, Assessment, and Governance
LDR 6100	Developing Your Leadership Capability
LDR 6110	Leading Teams Strategically in a Global Environment
NPM 6110	Legal and Governance Issues in Nonprofit Organizations
NPM 6120	Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
NPM 6130	Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations
NPM 6140	Grant and Report Writing

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required