Educational Leadership Studies: Higher Education Administration, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 30
(Degree program is online only)

Required Core
HESA 5320Seminar in Student Development3
HESA 5813Leadership and Development of Higher Education Organizations3
Higher Education Administration Core
HESA 5343Assessment Techniques for Higher Education and Student Affairs Professionals3
HESA 5653Research to Practice in Higher Education and Student Affairs3
HESA 5983Administrative Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs3
HESA 6233Critical Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs3
Capstone
HESA 5903Capstone in Higher Education and Student Affairs3
Hours Subtotal21
Guided Electives 1
Select 9 hours from the following:9
Civic Leadership and Community Engagement
Introduction to Student Affairs
Student Development Theory
Career Development for College Students
Introduction to Hidden Student Populations
Hidden Student Populations
Foundations of Higher Education
The Diverse College Student, Paradigms and Practice
Higher Education Law
The U.S. Two-Year/Community College
Hours Subtotal9
Total Hours30
1

And other courses approved by graduate advisory committee.

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.