LaGrange College Bulletin

M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration

Mission of the Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration

The M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration is centered on a theory-to-practice approach, our program provides students the opportunity to examine critical issues, explore current trends and develop foundational knowledge to lead within the field of higher education. The program is designed for those who aim to work on smaller college campus, especially at a faith-based campus—with special attention given to the connection between student development and faith development.

Admission Requirements

For unconditional acceptance into the LaGrange M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration program, an applicant must:

Complete an application
Have graduated previously with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Submit a resume outlining the organizations and activities from your undergraduate experience
Provide a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at least 550 if English is not the applicant’s primary language
Have approval from the program’s department chair

Graduation Requirements

This program consists of 36 hours. Students must complete all required coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

REQUIRED COURSEWORK

COUN 5010 – Multicultural Counseling (3 credits)

EDHE 5010 - Higher Education in America (3 credits)

EDHE 5020 - College Student Development Theory (3 credits)

EDHE 5030 - Enrollment & Finance in Higher Education (3 credits)

EDHE 5040 - The Contemporary College Student (3 credits)

EDHE 6010 - Faith Development & the College Student (3 credits)

EDHE 6020 - Legal Issues in Higher Education (3 credits)

EDHE 6030 - Leadership in Higher Education (3 credits)

EDHE 6100 - Practicum (6 credits - taken twice, 3 credits each)