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Higher Education Administration Track
The program prepares graduates for management positions in a variety of fields, including admissions, academic advising, residence life, student activities, financial aid, career services, and offices designed to support and retain historically underserved student populations. The 36-hour credit track meets the standards and recommendations outlined by the Council for Advancement of Standards (CAS) in Higher Education.
Completion Requirements
Area A: Core Courses (9 hours)
- LEAD 7840: History & Philosophy of Higher Education (3 hours)
- RSCH 7100: Research Meth in Education (3 hours)
- LEAD 7850: Ethics and Standards (3 hours)
Area B: Academic Concentration (18 hours)
- LEAD 7800: Organization and Governance of Higher Education (3 hours)
- LEAD 7810: Finance and Budgeting in Higher Education (3 hours)
- LEAD 7820: Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education (3 hours)
- LEAD 7830: Law and Policy in Higher Education (3 hours)
- PSYC 7860: The College Student (3 hours)
- LEAD 8710: Directed Study (3 hours)
Area C: Elective (3 hours)
- Guided Elective I (3 hours)
Area D: Field Experiences (6 hours)
- LEAD 7921 Internship in HE I (3 hours)
- LEAD 7922 Internship in Higher Education II (3 hours) OR LEAD 8710 Directed Study (3 hours)
Total: 36 credit hours
For a detailed description of classes, go to Higher Education CURRICULUM page or the Graduate School Web site.