The master's degree program in Higher Education provides basic knowledge about Higher Education and responds to a broad range of individual needs. Elective courses complement the student's program of study to correspond with the student's background and career aspirations.
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as follows:
Course Requirements
- EDRE 5010 - Introduction to Educational Research Methods
- EDHE 6880 - Higher Education and Student Affairs in the United States
- EDHE 6890 - Legal Issues in American Higher Education
- EDHE 6940 - Capstone Project in Higher Education and Student Affairs
- EDHE 7210 - Diversity in American Higher Education
- EDHE 7790 - Finance and Budgeting in Higher Education
- EDHE 7850 - Organization and Governance of Higher Education
- EDHE 7860 - Leadership and Change Management in Higher Education
- EDCP 5220 - College Campus/Student Environment: From Theory to Practice
- EDHE 5885 - Historical and Contemporary Issues in Higher Education
Culminating Experience
Students must complete a capstone project consisting of a literature review. The topic is one of interest to the student and relevant to the issues, problems, and trends of the major area of study.