Higher-Education-Administration
Pursue your excellence with our Higher Education Administration program that is designed to prepare students for administrative and leadership positions at higher education institutions and for further doctoral studies.
- Master of Arts
- Online
- Online
37 Credit Hours
Advance Your Career in Higher Education
This career-oriented Master of Arts degree within the Department of Education Leadership prepares students for mid-level administrative and leadership positions in higher education. With focuses on student services, academic affairs, and student success, enrollment management, governance and organization of higher education, contemporary issues such as information technology, resource allocation, and other administrative functions, students graduate with a marketable background in higher education administration, and are well-prepared for candidacy in Doctorate of Higher Education Administration and Doctorate of Education Leadership.
Is a thesis required for program completion?
This degree may be completed with or without a thesis.
Where and How Is This Program Available?
This program is 100% online.
Enhance Your Future
Higher Education Administration plays a vital role in the daily operations of colleges and universities, ensuring students have a smooth learning experience and educators receive the support they need to succeed. Our unique program prepares graduates for dynamic careers across student services, academic affairs, and more. The curriculum covers essential topics such as resource management, academic affairs, diverse student populations, legal issues in higher education, research, and student services. Students also complete a practicum, gaining valuable real-world experience that bridges theory and practice.
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Learning Partnerships
We empower faculty, students, staff, and community to contribute to our collective knowledge production. It is our mission to recruit and retain students, faculty, and staff with a range of lived experiences and perspectives. Mentoring is a major part of that success in making information available and distinct.
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Learn Specialized Skills
Higher Learning is a unique operation that requires many skilled departments for its success. Our Higher Learning Administration MA prepares students for these specialized careers, positioning them as ideal candidates for a broad range of roles within the higher learning sphere.
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Jumpstart Your Future
Build a strong foundation for leadership roles in higher education while positioning yourself for continued career growth, including future doctoral studies. Additionally, students pursuing the M.A. in Higher Education Administration have the option to add the Academic Advising Certificate, which pairs seamlessly with the degree. This certificate offers enhanced training for advising professionals and is especially valuable for those in, or preparing for, supervisory or leadership roles within academic advising.
Find Your Future Career
Graduates gain opportunities in areas such as student services, academic affairs, student success, enrollment management, higher education governance, information technology, and resource allocation.
Experts in Higher Education
Our faculty are accomplished researchers and experienced clinical practitioners, recognized as experts in educational leadership and higher education.
Become a Bearkat
Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148