Master of Arts or Master of Education in Higher Educational Administration
Master's degree candidates may choose from two degrees, each requires 40 credit hours. The M.Ed. is a highly-structured program designed for students pursuing licensure as a school administrator in the state of Nevada. The M.A. is a more individualized program designed for those interested in a focus on higher education or educational foundations.
Students for either degree will take a number of core courses, such as educational research and basic principles of educational administration. Internships are also required in all programs.
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 Edcuation |
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 |