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College of Education

Master of Education - Educational Administration - Higher Education

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 #Course NameCr.
Total15
EDUC.6110Introduction to Higher Education (SO)
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
Research
Course #Course NameCR.
Total3
EDUC.6423
Program Evaluation (AO)
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 #Course NameCr.
Total6
EDUC.6101Theories of Learning (AO)3
EDUC.6411Fostering a Learning Organization in Higher Education (AO)3
EDUC.6125Global Perspectives on Higher Education (SO)
MGMT.5010Organizational Behavior (AO)2
MKTG.5010Marketing Fundamentals (AO)2
Practica
Course #Course NameCR.
Total6
EDUC.6701
Practicum I: Higher Education (SO) 
3
EDUC.6710Practicum II: Higher Education (SO)3
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.