Academics

Master of Arts in Higher Education

The Higher Education Master's program is designed for persons pursuing careers in colleges and universities. The curriculum emphasizes the application of theory to practice in the areas of student development, college student affairs, administration and leadership. In addition, the program addresses historical perspectives and current issues related to the legal, management and research aspects of higher education.

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The program consists of three core graduate courses, six required emphasis courses and three emphasis elective courses.

Core Graduate Courses (9 Units)

  • EDUC 603 Inquiry I - Introduction to Quantitative Research  (3)
  • EDUC 604 Inquiry II - Introduction to Qualitative Research (3)
  • EDUC 637 Master’s Seminar (3)

Required Emphasis Courses (18 Units)

  • EDUC 607 Higher Education in the United States (3)
  • EDUC 608 Evaluation and Assessment: Enhancing Program Effectiveness and Student Learning (3)
  • EDUC 609 Higher Education Law (3)
  • EDUC 614 Organization Theory and Leadership in Higher Education (3)
  • EDUC 624 Introduction to College Student Development Theory (3)
  • EDUC 669 Diversity in Higher Education (3)

Higher Education Elective Courses* (9 units)

  • EDUC 605 Community College Today (3)
  • EDUC 606 Topics in Higher Education (3)
  • EDUC 629 Independent Study in Higher Education (3)
  • EDUC 666 Fieldwork Practicum in Higher Education (1-3) 

*Students may take other graduate courses with the approval of the Program Director

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More than 47 percent of Redlands undergraduates participate in study abroad programs.

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