MEd Higher Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Higher Education MEd prepares students for careers in university and college administration through foundational and research literature in higher education and related sociology, psychology, history and economics. Students complete a case-study capstone in the Integrative Seminar and defend it orally.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Department of Educational Policy, Research & Administration (EPRA) | Duration: 36 credits; two years full-time | Intake: Fall; deadline January 2 (priority December 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Required courses: Foundations of Higher Education, Confronting Oppression in Education, Critical Perspectives on Equity and Justice in Higher Education, Professional Practice & Career Development in Higher Education, Assessment Evaluation & Research in Higher Education, Supporting Student Success, Master's Integrative Seminar, plus specialization electives. A dual MEd/MPPA degree is available.

Career pathways

University and college administration; some graduates continue to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 generally recommended; experience in higher education (e.g. as an RA) recommended; applicants who already hold a master's are typically not admitted. GRE not required. Materials: Graduate online application, two letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions where 6+ credits were taken, personal statement. Deadline January 2; priority December 1; decisions generally by end of February.

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.

Intake: Fall; deadline January 2 (priority December 1)

Duration: 36 credits; two years full-time

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