M.A. in Higher Education Administration
Master's Degree
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From policy to people, prepare to fearlessly create positive change in every corner of higher education.
The Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration will prepare students for entry-level leadership positions in student affairs at universities, community colleges, and other post-secondary settings.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape
While achieving your master’s degree in higher education administration at Southeast, you’ll have the opportunity to gain real-life experiences that will prepare you to be a leader and grow in your career.
- Students learn to design, conduct, critique and use various research methodologies.
- Students learn to critically assess student needs and design improvement plans for programs that benefit students.
- Students learn to develop learning environments that foster equitable participation with diverse groups.
- Students develop and demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups including students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Students learn to critically assess higher education structure and function and assess the impact of current legal issues facing high education.
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Outcomes & Careers
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$124k
Postsecondary Education Administrator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a postsecondary education administrator is $124,450.
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$100K
Educational Administrators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an education administrator is $99,460.
Turn Ambition into Action
With a master’s degree in higher education administration, you’ll be prepared for a leadership position in a post-secondary setting. Learn to design, conduct, critique, and use various research methodologies: critically assess student needs and design improvement programs: develop strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills: and critically assess higher education function and structure.
Core Requirements (30 Hours):
- EA523 Principles and Practices in Higher Education (3)
- EA526 Introduction to Student Affairs (3)
- EA617 Communication in Higher Education (3)
- EA620 Foundations of Higher Education I (3)
- EA622 Leadership in Higher Education (3)
- EA624 Theories of Collegiate Student Development (3)
- EA629 Internship in Higher Education (3+3)
- EA633 Legal Aspects in Higher Education (3)
- GR691 Methods of Research (3)
Choose 6 hours:
- EA507 School and Campus Safety (3)
- EA515 Wellness Issues in Higher Education (3)
- EA616 Enrollment Management in Higher Education (3)
- EA638 Equity & Access in Higher Education (3)
- EA643 Current Issues in Higher Education (3)
- EA670 Higher Education Capstone (3)
- ED535 The Trauma-Informed Professional (3)
- PY571 Introductory Behavioral Statistics (3)
- SM540 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Activity (3)
- SM570 Mgmt & Leadership of Sports Organizations (3)
- SM610 Principles and Practice of Sport Management (3)
- SM612 Topics, Issues, and Trends in Sport (3)
- SM655 Design and Operation of Sport Related Facilities (3)
Choose one with advice of program coordinator:
- GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Examination (0)
- GR699 Master’s Oral Examination (0)
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduatestudies, applicants must have the following:
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scaleInternational applicants must also have a minimum IELTSAcademic score of 7.0, TOEFL iBT score of 95, PTEAcademic score of 64 or Duolingo English score of 125. Thisrequirement is for non-United States citizens who are notnative English speakers. Students from countries whereEnglish is known to be the official language of education areexempt from English proficiency verification. For a completelist of countries, visit International Admissions Policies
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered under the followingconditions:
The applicant presents a GPA that is 2.5 to 2.74 or the applicant hasachieved a GPA of 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Ifgranted probationary admission, the student may take up to nine hours inthe program area. The applicant will be required to achieve a grade of noless than "B" in the nine hours of work to continue in the program.
Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied admission will have the opportunity to appealto the College of Education, Health, and Human Studies AdmissionAppeals Committee, which will be comprised of one representative fromeach program area offering a graduate program.
For graduate studies admissions deadlines, visit Graduate Admissions.
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