MS Education in Higher Education Administration at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The master's degree in Higher Education Administration at KU is primarily designed for individuals preparing for administrative careers in higher education and student affairs. The program consists of 33 credit hours of integrated courses and hands-on experiences - all of which can be completed in two years. The graduate program allows students to extend and apply their knowledge of colleges and universities, and to gain relevant experience in higher education administration.

Faculty: School of Education & Human Sciences | Department: Education and Human Sciences› | Duration: 33 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

in Higher Education Administration consists of a set of integrated courses and experiences that provide an opportunity for participants to extend their knowledge of the histories, stakeholders, and administrative functions of colleges and universities, and to gain relevant experience in higher education administration. All full-time students are required to hold a graduate assistantship during the duration of the pro

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Entry requirements

Graduate Admissions Requirements Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program. University of Kansas Graduate Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Masters of Science in Education in Higher Education Application Requirements A completed graduate application. Application fee. Official transcripts of all degree-granting post-secondary institutions you have attended and an official transcript for each degree earned.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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