Our Higher Education Administration Master's Degree

Available:
Online

Next Start Date: August 28

Application Deadline:
An essay is required for admissions. Find more about the admissions process and essay here.

Our M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration is well-suited for those who are seeking employment in higher education or already work an institution of higher education. Our program is one year during which you will gain the skills and knowledge required to fill leadership roles in a broad range of administrative positions in higher education, public or private, two or four-year schools.

This program focuses on a global view of higher education administration, which will prepare you to address the most critical and relevant issues faced in higher education today. You will gain knowledge in governance, organization, leadership, student affairs, enrollment management, finance, and the law.

Help Students with a History of Trauma

You will also have opportunities to dig into timely challenges. We are now offering an online Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practices (C-TIP). With 70% of Americans suffering from traumatic events and COVID-19 exacerbating the situation, we have launched a new 15-week certificate program to help higher education systems serve these students.

The impact of trauma on college campuses is undertreated, underdiagnosed, and overrepresented in vulnerable populations. The LGBTQIA+ community, persons of color, and women, all carry an extra heavy burden of risk and occurrence of both mental health conditions and trauma.

Highlights

The program is designed so candidates are able to complete the program in one calendar year. The online format allows candidates to learn from anywhere, while accommodating a full-time work schedule.

The program is designed so students can complete the program in one calendar year.
Classes are completed with a cohort group of colleagues.
Our program includes a practicum for candidates who do not currently work in higher education.

The program’s flexibility and online platform allows me to be a full-time employee as well as a full-time student.
Sena Nickles, ’20

After Graduation

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our program are employed in a variety of key administrative roles, including:

Dean of Students
Dean/Director of Residence Life
Director of Student Housing/Residence Hall Directors
Director of Student Affairs
Various Directorships on campuses (Multicultural Education, Greek Life, etc.

Job Placements

Some recent job placements for our graduates include:

Clemson University – Admissions Counselor
Columbia College – Student Services
Columbia College – Assistant Director of Student Success