Master of Science (MS) in Education

Leadership for Higher Education Specialization

School of Education

The online master's degree specialization in leadership for higher education integrates current theory and best practices to provide you with solid, practical skills. Working with experienced leaders in higher education, you will gain valuable insights on directing community and technical colleges, universities, and other post-secondary organizations. This program is ideal for mid-career administrators who aspire to senior leadership positions.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER 4-CRED IT COURSE: $1,460 COST PER 6-CRED IT COURSE: $2,190 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 48

Core Courses:

• ED 5004 - Societal and Cultural Change - 4 credits
• ED 5006 - Survey of Research Methodology - 4 credits

Specialization Courses:

• ED 834 - Higher Education and the Law - 4 credits
• ED 837 - Funding and Managing Education Enterprises- 4 credits
• ED 840 - The Politics of Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 841 - The History of Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 855 - Higher Education Administration - 4 credits
• ED 5990 - Integrative Project - 4 credits
• ED 7212 - Administration and Leadership of Distance Education Programs - 4 credits
• ED 7540 - Leadership in Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 7547 - Assessment in Higher Education - 4 credits

One Elective Course:

• ED 815 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends - 4 credits
• ED 818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader - 4 credits
• ED 825 - Curriculum Development - 4 credits
• ED 7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation - 4 credits
• ED 7546 - Human Resources in Higher Education - 4 credits
• ED 7692 - Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities - 4 credits
• ED 7703 - Student Development Challenges and Successes - 4 credits
• ED 7713 - Student Advising and Retention - 4 credits
• ED 7819 - Grantsmanship - 4 credits
• ED 8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education - 4 credits OR
• Choose any graduate course.