MS Higher Education at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Prepare for a career in administration or student services at a college or university. Colleges and universities face complex challenges as they serve increasingly diverse student bodies in a competitive environment. Graduate prepared for a variety of positions at educational institutions, government agencies and nonprofit institutions.

What you will study

A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of course work beyond the bachelor’s degree. Maintain of at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA for all classes completed as a graduate student. Required courses include HE 501 Introduction to Higher Education; HE 503 Diversity Across Higher Education; HE 505 The College Student; EFR 509 Introduction to Applied Educational Research; HE 541 History of Higher Education in the United States; HE 529 Professional Competencies in Higher Education Administration.

Career pathways

Graduates of our program hold research, administrative and leadership positions in at community colleges, colleges and universities and tribal colleges. They also hold positions at policy and research agencies as well as state and federal government offices. Roles include Academic and career advising, Admissions and enrollment management, Athletics, Financial aid, Greek affairs, Housing and residential life, Orientation and first-year experience, Student activities/student life.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.00). Statement of goals: Submit a statement that outlines your professional goals and aspirations, including how your current skills along with advanced study of higher education will aid you in the attainment of these goals. Higher Education leadership essay (see below for essay prompts) Resume highlighting your educational and professional accomplishments. Three letters of recommendation that address the academic and professional qualities that prepare you for graduate-level study. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the Graduate Catalog.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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