2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

ADMINISTRATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Program Director: Siegel

These programs aim to develop administrative and leadership skills for careers in post-secondary education and other educational settings.

Degree Program

• M.Ed. in Administration of Higher Education

Administration of Higher Education

Objectives

The Administration of Higher Education program is committed to the practical preparation of college and university administrators in a range of higher education environments. The program is designed to provide competencies for those employed or seeking employment in an array of functional areas and offices, including academic advising, admissions, alumni affairs, development, college unions, athletics, career planning and placement, residence life, orientation, student activities, financial aid, international student services, multicultural affairs, offices of the registrar, and a host of other professional positions at colleges and universities and other higher education-related agencies and organizations. The curriculum also provides an excellent foundation for students who want to continue their studies and enroll in a doctoral program in higher education administration or college student personnel administration.

Description

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to the program, and a minimum program of study of 36 semester hours of credit is required for completion. Candidates may enroll in the program on either a full-time or part-time basis, and they should plan their program of study in consultation with their faculty advisor accordingly. Students wishing to apply for degree status are encouraged to interview with Dr. Michael Siegel, Program Director, during the application process. In addition, degree candidates are advised to consult with members of the faculty at all stages of their programs.

Practicum

Students enrolled in the Administration of Higher Education Program are required to complete a practicum experience, which is designed to link theoretical issues in practice and in the classroom to problems and concerns encountered by students in a field setting. Students will select a field setting and gain practical hands-on work experience under the guidance of a master’s-level or higher site supervisor. The practicum experience consists of two consecutive 3-credit courses – Practicum I and Practicum II – taken over an academic year (one course per semester) combined with 300 total work hours in the field (150 per semester).  Students typically spend 10 hours per week working at a local college or university in an academic or student affairs setting. Students formally apply for the practicum experience and consult with their advisor regarding field placement.

Required Core Courses (12 Semester Hours)

EHS 625 Organization and Administration of Higher Education
EHS 626 Legal Aspects of Higher Education
EHS 628 Financial Aspects of Higher Education
EHS 648 Research in Higher Education

Concentration Requirements (9 Semester Hours)

Choose three of the following courses with the help of your advisor.

EHS 632 Diversity Issues in Higher Education
EHS 634 Student Development: Theory and Practice
EHS 635 The American College/University Student
EHS 643 Leadership in Higher Education
EHS 647 Critical Issues in Higher Education

Electives (9 Semester Hours)

In addition to Administration of Higher Education courses, students can select electives from a range of counseling and other courses within the EHS Department.  Please visit the department course descriptions section for a complete listing of courses.

EHS 627 Junior/Community College: Processes and Problems
EHS 633 Enrollment and Retention Management
EHS 637 Media, Community, and Higher Education
EHS 640 Readings and Research
EHS 642 College and University Cultures
EHS 712 Life Span Development
EHS 713 Counseling:  Theory and Practice
EHS 714 Psychology of Career Development
EHS 727 Substance Disorders and Treatment
EHS 729 Human Sexuality Seminar
EHS 733 Counseling Diverse Populations
EHS 734 Counseling Psychology Seminar
EHS 735 Group Counseling
EHS 747 College Admission Counseling Fundamentals

Field Experience (6 Semester Hours)

EHS 645-A Practicum in Administration I
EHS 645-B Practicum in Administration II