M.A. (Non-Thesis) in Higher Education

Degree Requirements

1.   Foundation Courses (9 s.h.)

A.   3 s.h. – 07B:100 Issues and Policies in Higher Education   

 

B.   3 s.h. – One course in research or analytic methods such as introductory statistics, computer applications, research process and design or survey research.

 

C.   3 s.h. – One course in the social context of education such as the historical, philosophical, political, or sociological foundations.

2.   Concentration (14-15 s.h.). The concentration includes both basic courses as well as specialized work in the area. The student will develop an one area of concentration (administration, policy studies, or a focus developed in consultation with his or her advisor). All courses contributing to the degree as well as the student's plan of study are to be approved by the faculty advisor.

A.   Administrative Practices – To include coursework in organizational analysis, administrative behavior, leadership, and management.

 

B.   Policy Studies – To include coursework in the policy processes, planning, analysis, and implementation in addition to specialized coursework. Coursework in economics, political science, and evaluation is encouraged.

 

C.   Specialized focus – To include coursework related to a student's particular area of interest as determined by the advisor in consultation with the student. Examples include concentrations in finance, faculty, learning, academic management and practices, law, evaluation, continuing education, governance, philanthropy, leadership, professional education, community colleges.

3.   Electives (2-4 s.h.). To be approved by advisor.

4.   Practicum (2-4 s.h.). May be waived for students with appropriate professional experience.

• 07B:333 Practicum   2-4 s.h.

5.   Comprehensive Examinations. This will consist of six hours of written examinations, based on the core, concentration, and specialization according to the plan of study developed individually for each student.

6.   Project (3 s.h.). Required of all candidates for the M.A. degree in higher education. Topic to be selected from the area of concentration.

• 07B:290 Master's Project   3 s.h.