Degree Pathway, M.Ed. in Education Administration: Higher Education Option

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 NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6110Introduction to Higher Education (SO)/a>3
EDUC.6601Diversity in Higher Education (SO)3
EDUC.6080Student Development Theory (SO)3
EDUC.6520Change and Conflict in Higher Education (SO)3
EDUC.6010Leadership, Law and Policy in Higher Education (SO)3
Total15

Research

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6423Program Evaluation (AO)3
Total3

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 NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6101Theories of Learning (AO)3
EDUC.6411Fostering a Learning Organization in Higher Education (AO)3
EDUC.6125Global Perspectives on Higher Education (SO)3
MGMT.5010Organizational Behavior (AO)2
MKTG.5010Marketing Fundamentals (AO)2
Total6

Practica

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6701Practicum I: Higher Education (SO)3
EDUC.6710Practicum II: Higher Education (SO)3
Total6

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.