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Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

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This MEd degree program is designed for professionals who want to better understand adult learning; public policy and higher education; successful leadership in higher education administration; and the future of higher education.

Candidates who complete this program:

  • understand and apply adult learning theory.
  • understand and apply research methods to improve learning organizations.
  • understand and apply strategic planning.
  • understand and apply business management for learning organizations.
  • understand and apply needs assessment for learning environments.
  • understand and apply assessment strategies to improve adult learning.
  • understand public policy and higher education.
  • understand successful leadership in higher education administration.
  • prepare for the future of higher education.
  • complete a capstone professional synthesizing project.

Who should enroll:

The MEd in Higher Education Leadership and Administration is designed for educators who want to improve the quality of leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment within colleges and universities. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform higher education and advance in their careers.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Core Courses18 Credits
3 Specialization Courses9 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
30 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
6 Core Courses18 Credits
EDU 522Research Methods: Improving Learning Organizations
EDU 542Strategic Planning for Educators
EDU 544Business Management for Learning Organizations
EDU 630Needs Assessment for Learning Environments
EDU 653Assessment Strategies to Improve Adult Learning
EDU 681Adult Learning Theory
3 Specialization Courses9 Credits
EDU 682Public Policy and Higher Education
EDU 683Successful Leadership in Higher Education Administration
EDU 684The Future of Higher Education
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
EDU 669Capstone: The Professional Adult Educator

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses