Course Overview
The master's degree program in higher education offered through the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) is designed to provide individuals with a general understanding of higher education as a field of practice and inquiry, while allowing the flexibility for students to probe more deeply into areas of specialized interest. Our graduates leave the program with a good sense of the work that is needed in higher education and endeavor to make a difference in their career fields. Most employers and faculty would agree that CSHPE graduates: Combine academic knowledge with individual action, Are well-prepared in terms of research and self-directed learning, Are prepared for a self-directed career, Possess comprehensive knowledge about higher education as an enterprise, Can communicate the critical components of higher education issues to various audiences and constituencies