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M.A. in Higher Education

  • Prepares passionate higher education professionals looking to advance their careers with a graduate degree for leadership and administration positions
  • 100% Online
  • 7 Week Courses
  • Can finish the program in one year if full time, or two years part time.
  • $675 per credit hour

The education landscape is changing and earning an M.A. in Higher Education will prepare you with the skills to make effective and informed administrative decisions. Students in this program may choose to explore such areas of interest as student affairs, enrollment management, resource management and human resources in public, private and Catholic institutions. As more people enter colleges and universities to advance their career goals, more postsecondary administrators and staff will be required to serve these additional students. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of postsecondary education administration is projected to grow 15% from 2012-2022, faster than the average for all occupations.Committed faculty will guide you toward a love of lifelong learning, a commitment to knowledge and the pursuit of truth. Through instruction, research, seminar discussions, field experiences and a capstone internship, you will discover a supportive network of faculty who are there to guide you every step of the way.

To be eligible for admission into the M.A. in Higher Education program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Complete the application process:

  • Complete Your Application
  • Submit Transcripts

Request official transcripts be sent from your associate’s degree granting institution and all prior colleges/universities you have attended.
Please request all transcripts be sent to:

Caldwell University
Office of Graduate Admissions
120 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006

  • Submit Personal Statement

Submit Personal Statement (only required if GPA between 2.75-2.99)Submit a brief (200 words) statement about your motivation for attending graduate school.

Send completed statements to graduate@caldwell.edu or include it within your online application.

  • Two Letters of Recommendation

CURRICULUM AND COURSE DETAILS

ED 524History and Current Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)
ED 532Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)
ED 531Diversity and Multicultural Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)
ED 506Technology and Digital Identity (3 credits)
ED 507Student Affairs (3 credits)
ED 511Organizations and Leadership (3 credits)
ED 512College Student Development in the 21st Century (3 credits)
ED 609Assessment and Institutional Research (3 credits)
ED 586Resource Management in Higher Education (3 credits)
ED 617Enrollment Management: Access and Retention (3 credits)
Capstone Courses (6 credits):
ED 604Capstone Internship 150 hours (3 credits)
ED 618Seminar in Higher Education (3 credits)