Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Higher Education

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus; On-Campus and Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically and follow a part-time hybrid (mixture of face-to-face and online) format.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Higher Education

Concentration Requirements (24 Hours)

• H E 5050 - Designing Adult Learning Experiences Using Technology (3)
• H E 6900 - Higher Education Internship/Field Study (2-8)
• 18 hours of advisor-approved graduate electives in a teaching/subject discipline chosen with assistance from faculty in the discipline

Other Requirements for the MA in Higher Education

• Thesis: A thesis is optional for the concentrations in Adult and Developmental Education (454F) and Community College and University Leadership (454G), in lieu of elective courses. A thesis consists of 6 hours spread over a minimum of 2 semesters.
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
• Comprehensive: Students must successfully complete a written comprehensive exam.
• Product of Learning: Not required