Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Program Leader: Dr. Benjamin Baez
E-mail: baezb@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3214
Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Program Leader: Dr. Helen Ellison
E-mail: Helen.Ellison@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2797
Brief Description of the Program:
The Master of Science in Higher Education Administration prepares graduates to serve in a variety of roles at colleges and universities and related institutions. The academic program is run as a partnership with FIU’s Student Affairs division and integrates classwork with assistantships for a total learning experience. As a majority minority institution, FIU is the prototype for universities of the 21st century. Students in the program will have the opportunity to work and study in one of the most diverse higher education environments in the nation. This program is available at both the University Park Campus in Miami and at the Broward-Pines Center in Pembroke Pines.
Admission Requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of upper-division undergraduate study;
- Work experience in higher education such as community college or student affairs areas is preferred but not required;
- Two (2) letters of recommendation;
- Personal statement;
- Resume.
Program Requirements:
13 courses/ 39 semester hours
Program of Study:
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Credit Hours: |
Professional Studies Core: (9 credits) |
EDF 5481 |
Analysis and Application of Educational Research |
3 |
EDH 6045 |
College Student Development Theory |
3 |
EDH 7065 |
Higher Education: Philosophical/Historical Perspectives |
3 |
Required Courses: (15 credits) |
EDA 7550 |
Administration of Higher Education |
3 |
EDA 7236 |
Law and Higher Education |
3 |
EDH 6047 |
College Student Life and Culture |
3 |
EDH 6055 |
Access and Choice in US Higher Education |
3 |
EDH 6943 |
Practicum in Higher Education Administration |
3 |
Advisor Approved Electives : (15 credits)
In consultation with their advisor, students will select a set of electives to meet their educational and professional interests. Selection of electives can include a concentration in a particular area of higher education as well as provide a breadth of knowledge about the field. |
Capstone Experience
Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to synthesize their learning through a capstone educational activity. This experience will be completed with the direction of the advisor/faculty and may reflect a project emphasizing research experience (such as a thesis, independent study or literature review) or practical experience (such as an action research project or assessment).
Required Courses
The required courses reflect the range of basic knowledge common to all higher education professionals. Whatever the job function, it is imperative that university professionals know the law, be aware of current issues, be sensitive to the diversity of student culture and understand the core functions of administration.
Advisor Approved Electives
The advisor approved electives are designed are designed to allow students to choose a part of study that reflects their immediate career goals, while maintaining program coherence. Advisors will work with students to decide on an elective track, and students must complete those prescribed courses. There are opportunities for additional electives at the student’s discretion.
Practicum Experiences
A professional degree in university administration should allow for some guided practical experience. The practicum sections allow students the opportunity to earn credit while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a variety of administrative areas. Practicum sections will include an academic component designed by the Higher Education faculty and the section supervisor.
The graduation requirements include successful completion of the above program of study, including the capstone experience.
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