The MS in Higher Education Leadership program will prepare you for professional advancement in the higher education sector.
Graduates will gain competencies and expertise in serving adults and other nontraditional students as well as assessment, accreditation and compliance, and diversity and inclusion in higher education. You will also be able to select one of the following areas of focus:
Earn This Degree for $9,900: Take advantage of this special, limited-time offer for new students, which is 57% less than our regular graduate tuition.
Free Books: New students can get free books for their first course.
Earn Credit for What You Already Know, including expertise you have gained in your career. Learn more.
Credits:
30
Format:
Online and Hybrid formats
Transfer Credits:
Up to 9 transfer credits can be applied to this degree
Estimated Tuition for degree*:
$9,900
*Based on a special, limited-time graduate tuition of $330 per credit for new students (does not include fees or books).
The program is ideal for higher education professionals and those in related fields who are interested in advancing their career in a wide range of areas, such as admissions, advising, advancement, faculty development and student services.
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| Requirement | Prerequisite | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLM 501 | Foundations of Contemporary Leadership – Theory & Practice | 3 | |
| OLM 503 | Applied Research Methods | OLM 501 must be completed or concurrently enrolled. | 3 |
| OHL 510 | Theories of Adult and Non-Traditional Education | 3 | |
| OHL 520 | Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Higher Education | 3 | |
| OHL 530 | Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance in Higher Education | 3 | |
| OHL 540 | Developing Trends in Higher Education | 3 | |
| ELE | Academic Track (student selects one)
| 6 | |
| OHL 590 | Practicum/Capstone in Higher Education Leadership | All prior courses must be completed; may be taken in same term as one other course in program. | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
Data Analytics Academic Track:
Development and Philanthropy:
Enrollment Management and Student Services:
Instructional Technology and Online Learning:
Organizational Leadership (Choose 2):
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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