M.Ed. - Higher Education Administration

If you picture yourself making a difference for students on a college campus, the LaGrange College M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration might be for you. Centered on a theory-to-practice approach, our program provides students with the opportunity to examine critical issues, explore current trends and develop foundational knowledge to lead within the field of higher education. Our degree offers several unique advantages:

• Prepares students 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
• Aligns coursework, practicum, and internship experiences with your professional career goals
• Includes a graduate assistantship that will give you practical experience and knowledge
• Offers in-person or online coursework with real-world exposure to campus events, experts and issues every day
• Begins in the summer, allowing you to start an assistantship at an optimum time to help shape the upcoming academic year
• Provides an affordable and attainable 36-hour (summer, fall and spring), no-thesis degree program at a competitive cost

Fulfill your calling in higher education
Employment of higher education administrators is projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Approximately 17,600 openings are expected each year, on average.

The LaGrange College M.Ed. in Higher Education will prepare you for work in such roles as:

• Residence life professional
• Fraternity/Sorority advisor
• Student life specialist
• Admissions administrator
• Academic advisor
• Academic support or accessibility services professional
• Career services specialist
• Registrar or financial aid professional
• Athletic administrator or coach

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 or your professional 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

(36 hours)

For more information, please contact Dr. Kerry Kenner, program coordinator, via email at kkenner@lagrange.edu.

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M.Ed. Program Guide - PDF