MS Master of Science in Higher Education Higher Education Leadership and Administration specialization

Position yourself for leadership at the postsecondary level with an online Master's Higher Education Leadership and Administration specialization that's designed around recognized professional standards. By choosing an emphasis in Higher Education Program Administration or Community College Leadership, you'll focus your studies on building skills that align with your career goals. You'll start working toward those goals right away by creating a professional development plan in your first course. Using both theory and practical application, you'll strengthen your understanding of history; politics and public policy; law and governance; finance and development; and program administration.

Community College Leadership emphasis

The Community College Leadership emphasis is designed to prepare community college educators for leadership roles. You'll be introduced to the philosophy, culture, leadership attributes, and issues and trends of the comprehensive community college.

Higher Education Program Administration emphasis

The Higher Education Program Administration emphasis is designed for educators who desire flexibility in their higher education careers. You'll be introduced to the major divisions of higher education institutions and to related topics including law and internal governance. In addition, you'll apply theory to common, practical challenges faced by leaders in higher education.

This specialization is not designed to satisfy licensure requirements for P–12 public school teachers or administrators.