University of Louisville

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. -Higher Education

Format: Online

Program Description:

Advance your career and increase your earning potential with a 100% online Master of Arts in Higher Education degree from the University of Louisville. Our innovative curriculum and award-winning faculty provide an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Why choose UofL? You will…

-Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research
-Earn your degree in as little as two years
-Interact with other online learners across the globe
-Increase your earning potential and career opportunities

Overview

The College of Education and Human Development’s fully online Master of Arts in Higher Education program is largely oriented toward the challenges of leadership and administration in contemporary higher education in the United States.

Graduates from the program:

-Know about the historical and philosophical foundations of American higher education
-Understand and can apply administrative skills such as planning, human resource management, finance and budgeting
-Know about the responsibilities and roles of college and university faculty
-Use contemporary methods and technology to conduct and use research relevant to postsecondary administration
-Understand issues of cultural diversity and know about the global context of postsecondary administration

For a complete list of course requirements, see the graduate catalog. Course descriptions can be found in the online schedule of courses.

Career Opportunities

The M.A. in Higher Education is well-suited for those who are already employed in staff or administrative positions in colleges and universities as well as for those seeking employment in higher education. Graduates of the program work in a wide variety of administrative positions in virtually all departments at both public and private 2- and 4-year colleges and universities.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above