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Students develop expertise through a carefully structured curriculum that covers the breadth of higher education administration. The program includes foundational knowledge in research methods, community college leadership, higher education systems, continuing education, staffing and human resources, workforce development, program budgeting, adult teaching methodologies, instructional planning and evaluation, student affairs administration, and community college structures. Through this comprehensive coursework culminating in a capstone experience, graduates emerge prepared to address the complex challenges facing today’s colleges and universities.
Graduates of the HIED M.A. program pursue various career paths in postsecondary institutions, serving as Program Coordinators, Assistant Directors, Directors, Academic Advisors, and Assistant Deans. They also succeed in related educational organizations, including policy institutes, educational technology firms, and student affairs divisions.
To be considered for admission to the M.A. in Higher Education Administration program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institute of higher education.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on their previously completed bachelor’s degree.
Application Deadlines:
February 1 - Fall/Summer
May 15- Fall
September 15 - Spring
How to Apply
Step 1: Apply to UW and the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design through the online applicant portal.
- Click here to access the UW graduate applicant portal. Make sure to use the corresponding application admittance semester indicated above.
- After completing the initial information page, you will receive an email from the system including a link and your temporary username and password.
- Please complete the contact, academic, residency information, etc.
- Submit the $50 application fee
- Submit ALL required documents to the online document portal (see below for details)
Step 2: Submit official copies of transcripts to UW Admissions.
Include ALL documents listed below in order for your application to be considered
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- A letter of application. You should discuss your professional and academic goals as well as share your perceptions about how the MA in Higher Education Administration (MA-HIED) will help in achieving those goals. Any special issues that you think the admissions committee should know about (e.g., undergraduate GPA below 3.0, past graduate HIED courses taken under the “six-credit rule”, etc.) should also be highlighted.
- A professional resume or curriculum vitae. No one format is “correct”, but the information most important to include is work experience.
- Three references provided. Full contact information for three references who might speak to your academic potential and/or potential for a career in higher education, including an active email address, should be offered in a separate document clearly marked as “References”. Once the Office of Admissions has this information, they will contact the references via email and request that they complete a questionnaire and upload a letter. It is a good idea to check with Admissions in advance of the admissions deadline regarding any reference letters that may still be outstanding, and follow up with any of those references.
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