Program Overview

Welcome to the M.Ed. in Higher Education Program

The Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education at the University of Houston prepares those who aspire to leadership positions in student affairs and other key administrative areas within a college or university. The Higher Education Program is grounded in a philosophical belief in the transformational nature of higher education as an institution of social change.

Program Overview

The M.Ed. in Higher Education is offered in both face-to-face and online formats. Both delivery methods use a cohort model that enables students to earn their master's degree in two years. The coursework addresses critical issues impacting college students and postsecondary institutions, and emphasizes the connection between theory and practice.

Program Details

• The program provides a wide array of Graduate Assistantship, internship, and professional development opportunities.
• Reflecting our strong commitment to experiential learning, students learn and study alongside a distinguished higher education faculty that includes current or former university chancellors and presidents, provosts, deans of students, and internationally renowned researchers.
• The Higher Education faculty and students are committed to solving critical issues related to college access, equity, affordability, student engagement and learning, and degree completion.

Faculty Expertise

The Higher Education program faculty includes:

• Dr. Vincent D. Carales
• Dr. Tiffany J. Davis
• Dr. Cathy Horn
• Dr. Heeyun Kim
• Dr. Dave Louis
• Dr. Yali Zou

Program Location

The University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas 77204. Houston, the nation's fourth largest city, is bustling with culture and energy and has recently gained recognition as America's next great global city.

Student Body

Students come to study from all over the United States and internationally, and represent a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences.

Resources

• Online Learning Information
• M.Ed. in Higher Education Handbook
• Graduate Assistantship Opportunities