“My disability is a part of my identity and I want to work in student affairs so I can speak out for my own community,” says Jillian Strong ’20, a student in the U of R School of Education.
University of Redlands
The higher education master's degree program from the University of Redlands is designed for people pursuing careers in colleges and universities. The program prepares students to work in post-secondary institutions through exposure to the social, cultural, and organizational contexts of higher education, theories of leadership and student development, and discussion of current issues. Students develop the skills to practice informed decision-making in their roles as higher education professionals and the program embraces a social justice approach to professional practice. The program also provides a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue doctoral work.
This comprehensive program thoroughly examines the social, cultural, and organizational contexts of higher education and develops skills in informed decision making and professional practice from a social justice perspective. The curriculum contains strong focuses in organization, leadership, equity, and assessment all examined through educational justice.
The Master's in Higher Education degree develops a deep understanding of the theoretical framework behind higher education through a curriculum that centers on technical skills and social justice. In addition to the courses one would expect to see in higher education and student affairs programs, students take a required course on the representations and use of popular culture and media related to higher education and student affairs. Elective courses also include classes such as Sexuality and Gender in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Addressing Challenges in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and Intergroup Dialogue in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
The social justice perspective in this program manifests implicitly and explicitly throughout the courses. Our aim is that students graduate from the program with the foundation to be:
Individuals interested in earning their Master's in Higher Education degree from the University of Redlands School of Education must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher. Visit our admissions site for full application requirements and our online application portal.
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This two-year master's program prepares graduates for diverse careers in higher education enrollment, administration, and beyond. With two tracks, students are able to center their graduate education in their preferred area of focus. The Higher Education track focuses on organization, leadership, and assessment. The Student Affairs track examines campus cultures, support services, and student development theories. Both 36-unit tracks prepare students to work in post-secondary institutions through exposure to the social, cultural, and organizational contexts of higher education.
Students graduating with an M.A. in Higher Education should be able to:
“My disability is a part of my identity and I want to work in student affairs so I can speak out for my own community,” says Jillian Strong ’20, a student in the U of R School of Education.
“I didn’t even realize that becoming a professor was an option for me,” says School of Education Professor Adriana Ruiz Alvarado. Originally from Los Angeles, Alvarado attended University of California, Berkeley, with the intention of studying journalism.