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Higher Education - Community College and University Leadership Contentration, MA


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Program Code: MA_454G
CIP Code: 13.0406

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


Choice of Thesis or Non-Thesis Option


  • or

  • 6 hours of graduate electives chosen based on career interests with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor

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

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