Higher Education Option
Program Objectives
The MEd Higher Education specialization emphasizes the structure and function of higher education and is intended for individuals interested in working within student and academic affairs. Graduates with this specialization will be prepared to work within a range of post-secondary settings such as registrar, institutional research & assessment, library, marketing, and entry level programming and administration. (30 credits)
Program of Study
| Higher Education Core - 12 credit hours | 12 | |
| Higher Education History and Philosophy | ||
| Organization and Administration of Higher Education | ||
| College Students | ||
| Institutional Research and Assessment | ||
or | ||
| Planning Program Assessment | ||
| Higher Education Specialized Courses - 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Issues and Trends in Higher Education | ||
| Finance and Administration in Higher Education | ||
| Resource and Program Management | ||
| Post Secondary Distance Delivered Education | ||
| College Teaching | ||
| Student Development Theory | ||
| Law and Policy in Higher Education | ||
| Student Services | ||
Approved electives may be selected from other Education programs or departments that strengthen the student's program of study. | ||
| Statistics and Research - 6 credits | 6 | |
| Educational Statistics I | ||
| Applied Educational Research | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Internship
Students with no professional experience working in higher education are encouraged to enroll in a three-credit higher education Internship (EDLD 598) to gain practical field experience.