Higher Education Emphasis, M.Ed.
The Division of Higher Education prepares individuals to engage with critical issues in higher education through the growth of skills and knowledge in assessment and research, student development, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and administrative leadership. Iowa State University has a rich tradition of preparing scholars and leaders in the field of higher education.
Overview
The Division of Higher Education in the School of Education offers an M.Ed. higher education emphasis with sub-concentration areas in:
- Community College Leadership
- Higher Education Administration
Program Format
The M.Ed. in Higher Education is designed to support knowledge of theories, practices, and policies that shape various postsecondary contexts. Students achieve learning outcomes through a broad range of courses that cover foundational topics and a specific set of classes focused on sub-concentration areas. The program requires 21 credits of core curriculum and 9 hours in a sub-concentration for a total of 30 credits and may be completed over two academic years plus one summer.
Course Delivery
Course delivery is online with both synchronous and asynchronous class schedules. Through virtual classroom technology, online delivery makes it possible for working professionals to pursue a high-quality graduate degree. You can review the curriculum for our program online, complete with the full course sequence.
With an elevated understanding of higher education, program alumni have secured mid-level administrative positions across various institutional contexts.