Program Overview

Master of Education in Higher Education

The University of Arkansas offers a Master of Education in Higher Education, a two-year program consisting of 36 credit hours. The program has three start dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Higher Education provides professional preparation for administration positions in two-year and four-year postsecondary institutions, including community colleges and technical colleges, liberal arts colleges, and four-year colleges and universities. The program is an in-person program that meets 100 percent face-to-face on the Fayetteville campus.

Curriculum

The M.Ed. curriculum has been developed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for leadership in higher education and student affairs. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and classmates during hands-on class projects while also completing practice-based experiences at institutions of higher education.

Program Structure

• Core courses and flexible electives
• Internships integrated into the degree program
• GRE not required to apply
• Graduate assistantships with competitive compensation available

Career Opportunities

Program graduates typically seek careers at the director or assistant director level in a variety of specialty areas, including:

• Academic advising
• Admissions
• Athletics
• Civic engagement
• Fraternity/sorority life
• International studies
• Residence life
• Student activities
• Student conduct

Financial Support

Most students either have a graduate assistantship in an office on campus or work full time in higher education. Generally, graduate assistantships provide a tuition waiver (both in-state and out-of-state) and a competitive monthly stipend; some assistantships also provide additional benefits such as parking permits, housing, meal plans, and professional development money.

Involvement Opportunities

Many events and leadership opportunities are planned by the student organization, The Higher Education Organization (THEO). The program is also home to the Theta Chapter of Chi Sigma Alpha Student Affairs Honor Society International.

Location

The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, routinely considered among the country's best places to live and in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville is served by the busy Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) and is a reasonable car ride to many major cities.