MS in Higher Education/College Administration and Leadership
College Administration and Leadership program allows students to develop expertise in the principles of effective leadership required to run academic programs in post-secondary settings.
For individuals seeking to further their career in postsecondary education institutions, a master’s degree is critical. This online Master of Science in Higher Education program allows busy professional to earn their master’s degree online at a flexible pace from an accredited institution, increasing the credibility of the degree and thereby creating new career opportunities.
Through the Master of Science in Higher Education program, students have learning opportunities to cultivate the essential practical knowledge, critical thinking, research, and writing skills required by leaders in today’s colleges and universities. Students interested in administration, teaching, student development, and other aspects of higher education have the benefit to connect with a qualified faculty and other individuals who share your interests.
The interactive online higher education program allows students to:
- Investigate how a student’s higher education development is influenced by multicultural and diversity issues
- Examine how technology, public policy, and financing issues affect a student’s ability to attend college
- Explore the organizational principles and historical development of colleges and universities in the United States
Students enrolled in the College Administration and Leadership program develop expertise in the principles of effective leadership necessary to run academic programs and departments in several postsecondary settings. In the College Administration and Leadership Program, students examine the roles of institutional research and strategic planning in higher education institutions. Through a cultivation of skills to assess and evaluate academic programs in the College Administration and Leadership program, students prepare for high-demand careers in higher education administration or leadership roles.
Graduates of the Master of Science in Higher Education are prepared for leadership opportunities in colleges, community colleges, universities, and technical and vocational centers. This higher education master’s degree may qualify you for positions such as department or division chair; positions in institutional research, assessment, or staff development; director of admissions, advising, student life, and student services.
Areas of Study: Education, Administration
Degree Type: Master's Degrees
Program is available online!