MA Higher Education at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The MA in Higher Education (MAHE) program prepares students for careers in higher education. The MAHE program is designed to help students broaden their knowledge of higher education policy, research and practice, especially in the areas of student affairs, academic affairs, diversity and community engagement. The MAHE program offers a supportive community and flexible coursework designed to accommodate busy professionals' schedules.

Faculty: School of Education | Department: Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice | Duration: 36 credit hours | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Students must successfully complete 36 credit hours of approved coursework while maintaining at least a B (3.0) grade point average, and must pass their capstone course. Sample listed courses: EDUC 6250 Higher Education in the United States (Required Course); EDUC 5015 International / Comparative Education; EDUC 5075 Sociology of Education; EDUC 5085 History of American Education.

Career pathways

The MA in Higher Education (MAHE) program prepares students for careers in higher education.

Official programme page

Application information

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 programmes set their own entry terms and deadlines on their programme pages; all deadlines are 10:00 pm Mountain Time. Fall, spring and summer terms are billed for graduate students.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants, payable online. GRE or GMAT requirements and deadlines vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/admissions

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