This program is not currently accepting applications. 

The Higher Education Administration graduate program will provide you with the academic preparation and professional development necessary for an entry-level position of leadership at a post-secondary institution or organization nationally or internationally. You will be prepared for a leadership position in a diverse array of post-secondary institutions in academic, student and administrative affairs. 

Program Highlights

• Courses blend online and face-to-face learning
• Uses a cohort approach to help students build a professional network  
• The practitioner-focused curriculum provides scholarly coursework and practical experiences
• Faculty members are accomplished professionals with experience in the field
• Offers job placement and career promotion assistance
• Students are from all around the world including many Fulbright scholars
• Students participate in a practicum experience to apply knowledge in a college or university setting 
• Students without a job typically receive experience and financial assistance as graduate assistants

Program Distinctions

• Hosts the annual Spring Leadership Institute, which offers current practices and research
• You can earn cross-cultural knowledge with an optional Education Abroad trip to Italy
• St. Cloud State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

Student Organizations

• Graduate Student Organization
• Emerging College and University Professionals

Application Deadlines