Master of Science (MS) in Higher Education
School of Education
Higher Education Leadership and Administration specialization
Position yourself for leadership at the postsecondary level with an online master's Higher Education Leadership and
Administration specialization that's designed around recognized professional standards. By choosing an emphasis in Higher
Education Program Administration or Community College Leadership, you'll focus your studies on building skills that align
with your career goals. You'll start working toward those goals right away by creating a professional development plan in
your first course. Using both theory and practical application, you'll strengthen your understanding of history; politics
and public policy; law and governance; finance and development; and program administration. People who choose this
specialization are often student and academic services professionals pursuing leadership positions at community colleges,
universities, or other public or private postsecondary educational institutions.
This specialization is not designed to satisfy licensure requirements for P–12 public school teachers or administrators.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED5001 - Introduction to Higher Education
- ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
- ED5012 - Overview of Higher Education*
- ED5016 - Foundations of Higher Education Assessment and Evaluation
Specialization Courses
- ED5570 - History, Issues, and Trends in Higher Education
- ED5572 - Politics and Public Policy in Higher Education*
- ED5574 - Financial Management and Institutional Development*
- ED7540 - Leadership in Higher Education*
- ED5890 - Higher Education Leadership and Administration Capstone*
In addition, choose one of the following emphases
- For a Community College Leadership emphasis:
- ED6562 - Comprehensive Community Colleges*
- ED6564 - Governance and Politics in Community Colleges*
- ED6566 - Issues and Trends in Community Colleges*
- For a Higher Education Program Administration emphasis:
- ED6572 - Organization and Functions of Higher Education Programs*
- ED6574 - Law and Governance in Higher Education*
- ED6576 - Higher Education Program Administration*
Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and WA.
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education (DOE) new advance notice requirements, a notification for this
specialization will be submitted to the DOE. This specialization may be subject to additional review and approval by
the DOE, which could result in a potential delay in learners being able to start the specialization. If this specialization
is subject to additional review, the DOE will notify Capella University at least 30 days prior to the scheduled start date.
Capella University proactively will keep applicants and learners enrolled in this specialization fully informed of any
actions taken by the DOE that may affect their ability to successfully begin classes as originally scheduled.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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