MEd Higher Education at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The MEd in Higher Education offers concentrations in Community College Leadership, Strategic Leadership and Administration, and Student Affairs.

Department: Higher Education | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

HIED core (12 hours), HIED/CCLE/ADLL electives (6 hours) and a concentration (12 hours), with a satisfactory written comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Entry-level director or assistant director roles at two-year and four-year institutions in areas such as student success, residence life, financial aid, career planning, student activities, alumni affairs, development, institutional research and advising.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Prerequisites for Master of Education Program: Formal admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Higher Education requires prior admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School, which requires a separate application process. Admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School requires a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of course work attempted. Applicants who do not meet the GPA guideline may qualify for admission by special consideration after consulting with the program coordinator prior to applying for the program. In addition, admission to the program requires (1) a completed Higher Education Master’s program application form; (2) a statement of interest; (3) a current resume; and (4) one professional letter of recommendation. Students admitted into the Higher Education Program should secure a graduate assistantship before

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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