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Student Outcomes

CLICK HERE to read about the competencies and abilities students will possess upon completion of the higher education program.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted into the Master of Higher Education Leadership program must complete the VSU Graduate School Requirements.

Applicants should apply as early as possible as and no later than the following dates:

Fall Semester: July 15

Spring Semester: November 15

Summer Semester: May 1

Internship Opportunities

Students must complete two guided internships as part of the Higher Education Master’s Option. Learn more about the various campus internships available to students in the higher education leadership program.

Internship guidelines

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Completion Requirements

Requirements for the M.Ed. Degree with a Major in
Higher Education Leadership
Core Courses. ................................................... 9 hours
PSYC 7860, RSCH 7100 ................................ 6 hours
ACED 7400 or ACED 7600 ............................. 3 hours
Academic Concentration . ............................... 15 hours
LEAD 7800, LEAD 7810, LEAD 7820 ............ 9 hours
LEAD 7830, CIED 7440 .................................... 6 hours

Electives: choose two courses ......................... 6 hours
ACED 7150,CIED 7200, ITED 7200, PSYC 7040,
SCHC 7870, or other courses approved by advisor

Field Experiences. ............................................... 6 hours

LEAD 7921and LEAD 7922 ............................... 6 hours

Total Required for the Degree ................. 36 semester hours

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Advising

The Higher Education Leadership program advisor is:

Dr. James P. Biddix

E-mail

Phone: 229-333-5633

Fax: 229-259-5098