MEd Urban Higher Education

Program Themes and Focus Areas

The MEd in Urban Higher Education focuses on leadership in higher education and explores issues within the academy related to, and informed by, the urban context. Six key themes guide the program:

Emphasis on the urban context, especially its specific opportunities and complex challenges
Higher education needs to build and maintain equity and authentic diversity
Everyone in the organization is a leader, change agent and advocate who contributes to the continued improvement and advancement of the institution
Principled leadership and ethical behavior are the foundation for sound professional practice
Teamwork and collaboration are crucial for continuous organizational improvement and advancement
Best practice in higher education requires evidence-based and data-informed decision-making

Program themes and coursework build on current strengths of the college, particularly within the Educational Policy Studies (EDPS) department. Urban Higher Education’s two areas of emphasis draw direct benefit from two of our award-winning programs: