The MEd in Educational Leadership in Adult & Higher Education is a 36-credit advanced preparation program. The program prepares students for entry and mid-level professional positions in higher education or adjacent roles in adult education administration. The program examines topics thematically across a curriculum focused on a “core four” of (1) diversity, (2) adult & college student development, (3) assessment, and (4) student success. This advanced graduate degree prepares graduates to work in entry level positions in postsecondary related areas of adult education such as college access, college non-profits, degree completion, educational foundations, bridge programs or university administration such as student affairs, bridge programs, academic advising, enrollment management, admissions, or student engagement programs.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- GPA
- 3.0 or higher (masters transcript)
- Standardized testing requirement
- Not Applicable
- English Proficiency Testing
- English proficiency testing is required for 1. people whose undergraduate education was not in the US and 2. people from non-English speaking countries, and 3. non-English speakers generally. However, if a student did their undergraduate education in the U.S., then they do not need to submit a TOEFL.
- Level of education attainment required
- Bachelor's degree
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Specify any program-specific admissions requirements
- An online application for graduate admissions and an application fee.
- Program-specific essays
- Yes
Additional Admission Requirements
- Personal Statement
- Yes
- # of Letters of Recommendations
- A minimum of 2; 3 are recommended
- Transcripts
- Yes (all higher education institutions attended)
- Interview
- Yes
- Portfolio / Work Samples
- Optional
Other Requirements
- The candidate must specifically explain why he or she wants to be admitted to the Ed. D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education program. This statement needs to be focused on concentration specific to higher education (postsecondary). Specifications: 2-5 pages, APA style, grammatical error free.
- Portfolio samples could include a Master's level thesis, portfolio, project, published research work, creative writings, etc.