Master of Arts in Higher Education

Prepare for a variety of careers at a postsecondary learning institution with the online Master of Arts in higher education program at Lindenwood University. Through this program, you will gain the knowledge needed for teaching college-level courses or administrative and managerial careers.

Our master’s in higher education program helps students develop leadership, advocacy, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Discover how to succeed at a two- or four-year school while exploring how to incorporate instructional technologies and outstanding teaching strategies into the higher education setting.

Through the master’s program, students will effectively gather, assess, and interpret educational research for use in the classroom and other practices. Faculty, who are also professionals in the field, will guide students’ understanding of issues, practices, and policies in higher education, including curriculum, accreditation, and institutional planning. Additionally, our online higher education degree program offers the ability to learn from interviews and videos featuring national experts in the field of higher education. Graduates will exhibit ethical decision-making and leadership skills to improve higher education institutions.

Careers for graduates may include those in a college or university administration, career services, admissions, or retention departments. In addition, the skills gained through the program can also be applied to a role as a training and development manager.