M.Ed. in Higher Education
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TOTAL COST
$8,675*
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 06, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
15 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
31
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Designed for individuals who wish to advance their skills or career in higher education, this program focuses on the ever-changing global, economic, and technological environments that impact the field of higher education.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Total Cost M.Ed. in Higher Education |
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Total Tuition 31 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$7,285 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1240 Technology and Library Fee (31 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit) |
$1,390 |
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Total Program Cost |
$8,675* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
The M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration focuses on the critical knowledge and skills necessary to lead or serve in academic organizations in an ever-changing global, economic, and technological environment. Focused on evidence-based practice, the courses establish foundational frameworks in finance, legal, and governmental constraints; management of operations, academics, student affairs, and human resources; assessment and evaluation, and other areas essential to higher education. The program guides students in using data to inform and drive quality decisions regarding academic engagement, which support student-centric policies and processes. Designed to complement professional agendas, an integration of concepts prepares higher education professionals to navigate the complexity of systems influenced by modern societal issues.
Program Outcomes
- Establish a solid knowledge of the role, scope and trends within the field of higher education and the dynamics of functions within colleges and universities.Â
- Recognize the scope of diversity in higher education and the goals and intended outcomes for academic achievement.Â
- Coordinate roles of faculty, administrators, students, and external constituents in higher education.Â
- Synthesize and validate the importance of information, knowledge, and points of view established in theories, standards, principles, and evidence-based research to make data-informed decisions and select resources.
- Adapt intellectual processes to a range of circumstantial settings including ethical dilemmas, self-assessment, and cultural awareness impacting issues, concepts, and critical and creative endeavors.Â
- Employ strategies which effectively articulate the complexity of a situation to enhance understanding and meaning as a way to build relationships and resolve problems.Â
- Critically analyze perceptions, compare cultural distinctions, and identify critical components of systems influencing civic and global responsibilities within a higher education setting.Â
- Formulate performance expectations to foster continued personal and professional growth required to support principles of academic learning.Â
- Demonstrate habits of the mind leading to tangible changes and solutions to critical problems, enhance experience for self and others, and empower collective decisions while practicing ethical choices necessary for leadership in higher education.Â
- Measure the critical components of essential frameworks established to manage policies, utilize resources, and evaluate decisions to establish and maintain organizational culture.Â
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 06, 2025 Term
Jan 03, 2025
Payment Due
Jan 03, 2025
Application Due
Jan 06, 2025
Term Start
Jan 10, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 09, 2025
Term End
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
HE5053 |
Law, Compliance, and Governance in Higher Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5003 |
Compliance and Reporting |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5013 |
Enrollment Processes |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5023 |
Marketing for Higher Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5033 |
Student Matriculation Services |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5063 |
Budgeting and Resource Management in Higher Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5073 |
Student Affairs |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5083 |
Institutional Assessment and Evaluation |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5093 |
Engaging Students and Faculty in Higher Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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HE5043 |
Career Services in Higher Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
Our real-world coursework is taught by experienced faculty.