Higher Education Leadership, M.A.

This 100% online program is designed to prepare candidates to step to the higher education forefront and make an impact on the student community. Candidates will learn about campus culture, college students, and fiscal management while concurrently practicing the skills to teach, practice, and apply principles of creative problem solving, conflict resolution, leadership and ethics.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 36 credit hours: 15 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours in Higher Education Leadership courses and six credit hours of electives.

Core Courses

Higher Education Leadership Courses

Elective Courses

Two of the following:

Speaker Series

Higher Education Leadership students are required to attend at least two of the Speaker series events offered on campus or virtually. These Speakers Series events educate our Higher Education professionals about a number of relevant, current topics in higher education. Students are encouraged to attend the series in person but they will be live-streamed for the convenience of our online students. Potential topics include:

Board of Trustees: Their roles and responsibilities
Social Listening to Advance Enrollment and Fundraising
Free of Speech on Campus o Starting a Social Media Student Champion Group o University Shootings: Prevention Strategies
The Adjunct Professor
Maximizing Prof. Learning Communities
Powerful Alumni Engagement
Leading Strategic Change in Academic Institutions
University/Colleges and Community Collaborations
Excelling as an Assistant/Associate Dean
Open Education Resources o Dreamers and Higher Ed
Competency Based Education
Disruptive Practices in Higher Ed
The Role of the University in a Changing World
Trauma-Informed Practices
Leadership and Character
Panel Presentation