Program: Higher Education - Adult and Developmental Education Concentration, MA - Appalachian State University

Apr 30, 2025

2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin

Program Code: MA_454F
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

Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)

Required Courses (12 Hours)

Concentration Requirements (24 Hours)

Completion of One of the Following Two Options

Option A

18 hours of advisor-approved graduate electives in a discipline such as English, reading, math, or ESL

Option B

Choice of Thesis or Non-Thesis Option

H E 5999 - Thesis (2-4)
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