Higher Education Program

Welcome to the Higher Education program. Our mission is to prepare graduate students for administrative and leadership positions in all types of postsecondary educational institutions. In addition, our PhD emphasis prepares students to become faculty who will conduct rigorous research and teach about higher education as a field of study.

Master's degree details

Recent graduates of our Master's degree program have obtained positions such as:

• Assistant Director for Leadership Development
•  Assistant Director for Undergraduate Programs
• Assistant Director of Career Outreach
• Residence Life Coordinator
• Assistant Athletic director
• Director of Greek Life
• Coordinator for Multicultural Student Groups
• Director of Graduate Admissions & Records

The Educational Leadership Graduate Student Association is also happy to talk with you about the department and various programs.