The MEd in Urban Higher Education

The program develops equity-oriented and principled leaders in higher education who understand the urban context, foster racial justice, promote equity and diversity, and use research and theory to help higher education institutions and individuals within them thrive.

The experiences, knowledge and skills gained from this program can prepare graduates for the competitive pursuit of positions in public or private institutions. Graduates could find opportunities in entry level and mid-level college and/or university leadership positions. Potential areas of professional opportunity include residence life and campus housing, student activities, Greek affairs, recreation center/sports, academic advising, admissions, financial aid, and administrative support. In addition, the transferable knowledge and skills of this program could help graduates pursue opportunities outside of a college or university setting. Another option and benefit of the program is preparation for a doctoral program.

Students who accomplish the program learning objectives will be able to demonstrate:

  1. An understanding of the role higher education organizations play in urban settings and the ways that urban institutions reciprocally influence, interact with, and change cities.
  2. An ability to critically evaluate research and theory while applying this knowledge directly to equity-oriented and racially-just practice.
  3. A familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods and how to apply them to engage in assessment and program evaluation.
  4. An understanding of the foundations of higher education, including a basic knowledge of the history, politics, and funding of higher education.
  5. An ability to critically analyze problems in the professional space and enact evidence-informed practices.
  6. A theoretical and practical knowledge of student development and institutional and social factors that contribute to student thriving in urban higher education.
  7. An understanding of higher education institutions as complex organizations.

Overall: 36 credit hours
Required courses: 20 credit hours
Recommended electives: 16 credit hours

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