Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduate Concentration in Higher Education is available for various programs, including Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdM, EdD, and PhD, all of which are offered on campus. This concentration is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the social, political, and economic issues that impact higher education and postsecondary institutions.

Program Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the Graduate Concentration in Higher Education, students must complete a set of courses that include:

• Required courses:
  • EPOL 551: Organization of Higher Education
  • EPOL 552: Foundation of Higher Education
  • EPOL 563: The College Student
• Select 4 hours from the following courses:
  • EPOL 555: Higher Education Finance
  • EPOL 558: The Community College
  • EPOL 559: Higher Education Law
  • EPOL 561: Changing College Curriculum
  • EPOL 562: Diversity in Higher Education
  • EPOL 566: Public Policy in Higher Education
• Select 8 hours from the following courses:
  • EPOL 555: Higher Education Finance
  • EPOL 558: The Community College
  • EPOL 559: Higher Education Law
  • EPOL 560: Student Affairs Administration
  • EPOL 561: Changing College Curriculum
  • EPOL 562: Diversity in Higher Education
  • EPOL 564: College Student Development
  • EPOL 565: Critical Issues in Higher Education
  • EPOL 566: Public Policy in Higher Education

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the Graduate Concentration in Higher Education are achieved through a set of interrelated core courses that examine the relevant theoretical and conceptual developments impacting higher education institutions. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the issues encompassing the development and future challenges of higher education and postsecondary institutions.

Department and Faculty

The Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership is responsible for the Graduate Concentration in Higher Education. The department is led by Head Lorenzo Baber, with Linda Herrera serving as the Director of Graduate Studies. The faculty members are located in the Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 618.

College of Education

The Graduate Concentration in Higher Education is part of the College of Education, which offers various programs in education. The college has its own admissions and requirements, which are separate from the Graduate College admissions and requirements.

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