As a master's student in Higher Education Administration, you'll prepare to provide effective leadership roles in student affairs, academic and administrative divisions at colleges and universities around the world.

You'll earn in-depth knowledge and specialized skills. And, you'll grow as a leader.

Program Highlights

• Cohort course delivery methods vary each cohort: Fall 2018 cohort will take courses via an asynchronous format (connect online at a time and place most convenient to you), with some synchronous (meet online at a specified time) components.
• Uses a cohort approach to help students build a professional network and learning community. 
• Prepares leaders in all areas of higher education.
• Students participate in a practicum experience to gain hands-on experience in an area of a college or university most relevant to your career goals and interested geographical location
• Actively connect and engage with your professors and cohort online.
• Designed to complete in two years by taking three courses a semester (fall, spring).
• Offers job placement and career promotion assistance.

Program Distinctions

• Students gain cultural experience with an optional Education Abroad trip to Italy.
• As host to the annual Leadership Institute students learn the latest practices and research in the field.
• St. Cloud State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association

Student Organizations

• Emerging College and University Professionals
• Graduate Student Organization

Application Deadlines