Program Overview

M.Ed. in Higher Education

The Master's in Higher Education at Wilmington University is designed to cultivate the success of adult learners. This accredited master's degree program focuses on creating positive learning environments and rich experiences for college-level students.

Program Overview

The program consists of a 15-credit certificate in Foundations of Higher Education, emphasizing research-based best practices. Students can pair this core with one or more 15-credit certificates in a concentration of their choice: Teaching, Student Affairs, or Administration. The program culminates in a three-credit capstone project.

Concentrations

• Teaching in Higher Education
• Student Affairs in Higher Education
• Administration in Higher Education

Hands-On Learning

Each concentration features an immersive three-credit field experience, allowing students to build partnerships while engaging in leadership-style, supervised experiences in an area of their choice. Students will assemble a professional portfolio with tangible assets showcasing their experiences, growth, and reflections.

Program Flexibility

The M.Ed. in Higher Education is offered 100% online, with seven-week course options providing added schedule flexibility. This allows students to advance their education while working full-time.

Program Details

• Classes start every 8 weeks
• The program can be completed in as little as 14 months
• 11 courses, 33 total credits
• $1,653 per course (typical 3-credit course)
• Tuition is based on cost-per-credit, with students only paying for the courses they need to complete their degree

Career Outlook

Graduates of the College of Education and Liberal Arts programs are well-prepared for their careers, with:

• 13% job growth
• Over 800 annual openings
• $58.12 median hourly earnings

Program Chair Statement

Through expert instruction and hands-on experiences, this career-oriented M.Ed. in Higher Education prepares students to be engaged leaders in post-secondary education, whether their role is teaching, administration, or student services. Dr. Jenine Buchanan, Program Chair