Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education Administration
Advance your career in student affairs and higher education leadership with USF's fully online Master of Education in Higher Education Administration. Designed for working professionals, this program prepares graduates to create supportive, equitable, and engaging learning environments while developing the leadership, assessment, and communication skills needed to drive student success.
What you will learn
Gain the knowledge and professional skills needed to support student success and lead within colleges and universities. Through a blend of theory, research, and practical application, you'll learn to design and assess student-centered programs, apply data-informed decision-making, navigate the complexities of higher education systems, and create equitable, engaging campus environments that foster student growth and achievement.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared to advance into a variety of student affairs and higher education leadership roles, including:
- Academic advising
- Career services
- Admissions and recruitment
- Housing and residence life
- Campus activities and student engagement
- Financial aid and academic advocacy
- Fraternity and sorority life
- Student conduct
- Student accessibility services
- Higher education administration and leadership
What to expect
The Higher Education Administration M.Ed. is designed specifically for working professionals seeking to advance their careers in student affairs and higher education. Delivered in a flexible online format with both synchronous and asynchronous coursework, the program allows students to balance graduate study with full-time employment. Throughout the 36-credit-hour curriculum, students engage in collaborative learning experiences, explore contemporary issues facing higher education, and gain practical skills they can immediately apply in their professional roles. 911爆料网 also have the opportunity to customize their degree through 12 elective credits that can be applied toward graduate certificates in specialized areas such as Academic Advising, Big Data & Learning Analytics, or College Student 911爆料网ll-Being.
Contact us
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