Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership, M.Ed.

Applications:

  • Applications Open: October 7th
  • Priority Deadline: December 6th
  • Application Deadline: March 7th
  • EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE!
  • Program Begins Summer Semester

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3.0 GPA

Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Hybrid Classes

No GRE

No GRE required.

6 Semesters

30 Credit Hours

Cost of Attendance

$359/per credit hour. $10,770 Total

Why This Program Is For You

UVU’s Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership is a six-semester program designed to prepare competent and compassionate leaders to serve in a variety of non-teaching roles in higher education.

You are passionate about higher education.

You are interested in growing your leadership.

You want to expand your network.

Testimonials

  • Portrait of Dawn GrossA month after I graduated, I applied for a director position and got it. I would attribute my success to this program because of the people who were in the program, the support and the content I learned helped me be successful and is helping me be successful in my role currently."
    Dawn Gross
  • Portrait of Chris GonzalezWhen I was looking into master’s programs and graduate school, I really wanted a program that was not only going to give me relevant insight on the unique challenges that higher education is facing but I also wanted it to be student focused and I wanted to learn more about student success. It had a relevant curriculum that gave me both."
    Chris Gonzalez
  • Portrait of Kelly PrueThis program was fantastic. My professors genuinely wanted to help me grow and progress. I loved the cohort model, and I was able to build lasting relationships that made the program even more enjoyable. Time and time again I was able to apply what I was learning to my work. The capstone project allowed me to help tackle problems my position was experiencing at the university level. I was able to make recommendations to university leaders and shed light on an issue that was important to many. My recommendations for change were taken seriously and some were implemented! I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to be a more effective leader at their university."
    Kelly Prue

Admission Requirements and Prerequisites

To be considered for admission, individuals interested in earning their M.Ed. at UVU must successfully complete all admission criteria.

  1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Minimum 3.0 grade point average in undergraduate work.
  3. Complete all application requirements.
  4. Interview with School of Education Graduate Committee.

Coursework

The Higher Education program provides instruction and learning through a cohort-based model. The Higher Ed. curriculum focuses on the following components:

  1. Practical approaches to higher education leadership
  2. Student success and development
  3. Diversity and inclusion
  4. Planning and budgeting
  5. Law and policy
  6. Individual and institutional leadership

All courses are offered as evening classes so individuals can continue to work while they complete their degree.

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  1. Evaluate performance of academic programs, institutional services, and overall higher education mission fulfillment.
  2. Assess principles of strategic resource allocation for both operations and capital facilities at the institutional level.
  3. Analyze issues of diversity, inclusion, exclusion, discrimination, access and outcomes in higher education using systems thinking.
  4. Explain the interaction between law and policy in the higher education context.
  5. Apply student development and retention theories to research and practice.

About the Curriculum

This program can be completed in six semesters. Summer semesters follow an 8 week block June to July. Coursework is offered in the evenings, along with some hybrid or virtual learning experiences.

Capstone

  1. Students design and propose an original intervention of their choice to make a meaningful impact in any area of higher education.
  2. Capstone coursework includes three one-credit Project Seminars (EDHE 696R) and one three-credit Graduate Capstone course (EDHE 6200). Project I begins in students’ first spring in the program and focuses on a literature review; Project II is in students’ second summer and focuses on needs assessment and local analysis; Project III is in students’ second fall and focuses on intervention and assessment design. Students complete the capstone in their final spring semester.
  3. Capstones are presented to a group of stakeholders organized by students.

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