The M.Ed. in Educational Administration: Higher Education Option is a 30-credit degree program. The program offers synchronous and asynchronous coursework with a two-semester practicum.
- SO = Synchronous Online
- AO = Asynchronous Online
Core Courses (On Campus)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| EDUC.6110 | Introduction to Higher Education (SO)/a> | 3 |
| EDUC.6601 | Diversity in Higher Education (SO) | 3 |
| EDUC.6080 | Student Development Theory (SO) | 3 |
| EDUC.6520 | Change and Conflict in Higher Education (SO) | 3 |
| EDUC.6010 | Leadership, Law and Policy in Higher Education (SO) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Research
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| EDUC.6423 | Program Evaluation (AO) | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
When offered in Spring and Summer, the courses below are recommended. But others may be taken in consultation with an advisor. If a business focus is chosen, both of these 2-credit courses must be taken and will result in 7 credits of electives for this degree.
Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| EDUC.6101 | Theories of Learning (AO) | 3 |
| EDUC.6411 | Fostering a Learning Organization in Higher Education (AO) | 3 |
| EDUC.6125 | Global Perspectives on Higher Education (SO) | 3 |
| MGMT.5010 | Organizational Behavior (AO) | 2 |
| MKTG.5010 | Marketing Fundamentals (AO) | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
Practica
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|
| EDUC.6701 | Practicum I: Higher Education (SO) | 3 |
| EDUC.6710 | Practicum II: Higher Education (SO) | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Note: The department recommends that students may take no more than two courses in any one semester. Refer to course sequence. Students may also petition to have a maximum of six non-degree credit hours transferred into the program. The School of Education reviews petitions and grants credit on a case-by case basis.