Master of Arts in Higher Educational Administration (M.A)
The Master's of Arts degree requires approximately 40 credit hours. The M.A. is an individualized program designed for those interested in a focus on higher education or educational foundations.
The student develops an individualized program of study with the guidance of their advisor. An internship is also required in the program. The following is an example of a program of study.
I. RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS (3 credits)
EL 780 - Research Methodologies in Educational Leadership |
3 |
II. FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3 credits)
EL 712 - History of Education |
3 |
EL 713 - History of Education in the United States |
3 |
EL 719 - Philosophy of Education |
3 |
III. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CORE (24 credits)
EL 791 - Special Topics: Organizational Theory or EL 700 Basic Principles of Education Administration. |
3 |
| EL 704 - Administration of the Junior and Community College |
3 |
EL 705 - Seminar in Administrative Problems or EL 701 Administration of School Personnel |
3 |
EL 707 - Seminar in Administration of Higher Education |
3 |
EL 709 - The Administrator and Community College Curriculum |
3 |
EL 723 - Higher Education Finance and Facilities |
3 |
EL 752 - Seminar in College Teaching |
3 |
EL 791 - Special Topics: Public Policy, Financial Aid & Higher Education |
3 |
EL 791 - Special Topics: Student Retention and Success Strategies |
3 |
EL 791 - Special Topics: Athletics Administration |
3 |
IV. Internship (3 credits/145 hours) or Thesis (6 credits)
EL 798 - Internship in Higher Education |
3 |
EL 797 - Thesis |
6 |
IV. AREA OF SUPPORT (6 credits)
Recommend Statistics (CEP 640) or Survey Research (EL 785) and a course related to your professional goals or teaching area.
VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (1 credit)
EL 795 - Comprehensive Examination |
1 |