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Master of Science in Higher Education Administration (MS)
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.
Advance Your Institution and Your Career Options with an MS in Higher Education Administration
Our fully online degree in Higher Education Administration prepares students for positions as mid-level administrators at a variety of post-secondary institutions. We will teach you to be a critical, creative problem solver and provide broadbased experiences in a variety of higher education administration contexts. You will learn to be a leader and be prepared to assume roles in schools that will showcase your gifts and talents.
Our faculty are dedicated to providing opportunities for building connections. Assistance is available in helping students determine which functional area to pursue by focusing on professional development throughout the MS in Higher Education Administration program.
The M.S. in Higher Education Administration here at Marywood University is an amazing program. It is flexible and fully online, which made it possible for me to work while I attended grad school. All of the professors who taught in this program were helpful, willing to work with my often crazy schedule, and always there to listen. I always felt that I had a great support system while attending Marywood, and even though I was an entirely online student, I felt very much connected to my classmates as well as my professors.
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Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
- Completed application
- Official, sealed transcripts
The Education Program is located in the The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues. This facility contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space.
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
1201 University AvenueMap & Directions
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. Market Marywood is also located here.
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The Curriculum Lab and Library, located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a curriculum materials resource area, designed to support the specialized needs of teacher education students.
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Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
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80+ opportunities for you to find the right fit with 50+ undergraduate degrees and 30+ graduate and certificate courses.
Higher Education Administration, Master of Science
(36 semester hours)
The Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration prepares individuals for a variety of mid-level careers in public and private two-year colleges, four-year institutions, and universities. Examples of career opportunities include, but are not limited to, leadership positions in student services, enrollment management, institutional advancement, alumni affairs, and institutional research. The program of study is designed to include required core courses (12 credits) as well as a concentration (electives 24 credits). An internship adds practical experience to the learning process. In general, the curriculum is designed to provide students with the appropriate knowledge about the professional field and, at the same time, it grounds students in a theoretical framework necessary to guide current and future study and career development in higher education.
The M.S. in Higher Education Administration focuses on:
- Demonstrating knowledge of the foundations and scope of higher education administration
- Demonstrating knowledge of professional practice related to an academic enterprise including management skills such as problem solving, planning, dele- gating, budgeting, fundraising, assessing, and evaluating; human relations skills that include managing interaction, communication; contributing to organizational and individual development; and, supporting students through their development and growth.
I. Professional Education and Core Courses: 12 semester hours
| EDUC 501 | Research Theory | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 554 | Contemporary Learning Theories | 3 |
| And | ||
| EDUC 605 | Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics | 3 |
| Or | ||
| HE 605 | Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics | 3 |
II. Concentration: 24 semester hours
| HE 520 | History of American Colleges/Universities | 3 |
| HE 525 | Student Issues in Higher Education | 3 |
| HE 530 | College Finance and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| HE 609 | Law and Policy in Higher Education | 3 |
| HE 640 | Program Evaluation: Learning Outcomes/Assessment | 3 |
| COUN 505 | Career Development I | 3 |
| SLAS 6007 | Equity and Inclusion | 3 |
| Or | ||
| Approved elective that complements student career goals (up to 6 credits) | ||
| HE 592 | Internship in Higher Education | 3 |
| HE 555 | Professional Contribution/Thesis | 0 |
HE 592: Full-time (300 hours) or Part-time[1.5 (150 hours), 1.5 (150 hours)]. Internships are available in the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Teacher Preparation Programs: Reading Education Program
The goal of the Reading Education program is to equip certified teachers with the knowledge and expertise needed to teach reading to children and adults.
Each course stresses both the theories resulting from the latest research and the practical application of these theories in the classroom.
Students may obtain a Master of Science degree in Reading Education, which includes the Reading Specialist certification (PK-12) or obtain only the Reading Specialist certification (PK-12).
The areas of study include:
- Nine semester hours in the field of education, to give the student an adequate background in research techniques, theories of learning, and foundations of education.
- Twenty-four semester hours in the area of reading to give students an understanding of:
- recent research in the field of reading and how it affects the teaching of reading;
- tried and approved methods of teaching reading;
- diagnosis and remediation of reading problems;
- organization and management of the reading classroom.
In addition to the successful completion of designated coursework, students are required to complete a Professional Contribution under the direction of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of their projects.
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Fully Accredited
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.