Program Requirements

M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership Program Requirements

Higher Education Leadership Core (18 hours)
EDEL 601 Introduction to Higher Education
EDEL 609 Internship
EDEL 610 Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
EDEL 611 Legal Issues in Higher Education
EDEL 616 Finance in Higher Education
EDEL 695 Educational Research

Professional Studies: Postsecondary Administration Track (12 hours)
EDEL 604 Leadership Theory
EDEL 607 Higher Education Organization and Governance
EDEL 618 Cultural Perspectives in Higher Education
EDEL 699 Special Topics

Professional Studies: Student Affairs Leadership Track (12 hours)
EDEL 602 Student Affairs
EDEL 606 Foundations of Academic Advising
EDEL 620 Strategic Enrollment Management (Elective)
EDEL 699 Special Topics

Professional Studies: Athletics Leadership Track (12 hours)
EDEL 614 Leadership in Intercollegiate Athletics (Elective)
EDEL 626 Athletics Leadership Operations (NEW)
EDEL 627 Ethical Issues in Athletics Leadership (NEW)
EDEL 699 Special Topics

Total degree requirements: 30 hours

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