M.Ed. in Higher Education

The Master’s in Higher Education (M.Ed.) prepares students to be administrative leaders in colleges and universities, working with students in a variety of roles supporting the advancement of higher education. The curriculum focuses on learning and development of college students, college access, equity and diversity, and organizational development. Students will gain a broad understanding of current trends, leadership challenges, and opportunities to advance social justice in higher education. The Master’s in Higher Education is a 36-credit program.

Admission Deadlines

• Full- or part-time enrollment: Rolling admission
• Higher Education Fellowship Program: Closed

Learn more about the Higher Education Fellowship program, which offers a full-tuition fellowship.

 

Program Components

Core Courses (16 credits) 

The core of our program emphasizes social justice and the multifaceted and critical role that post-secondary institutions play in a democratic, pluralistic, and complex society.

• Diversity and Social Justice
• The College Student
• Research Methods
• Higher Education in American Society

Areas of Concentration and Electives (14 credits)

Student Affairs

• Student Development
• Counseling and Advising
• Financial Management in Higher Education
• Community Engagement
• Organization & Administration in Higher Education
• Student Affairs Theory & Policy

Teaching & Learning

• College Teaching & Learning
• Curriculum Development & Design
• Outcomes and Assessment
• Hybrid/Online Teaching & Learning
• Theories of Adult Learning
• Reflective Teaching

Electives (2 credits)

Choose one two-credit elective course in one of the other areas of concentration or in another graduate program.

Capstone (4 credits)

All students complete a capstone experience - an applied learning project or extended research - under the guidance of an advisor and supervisor. 

 

The Merrimack Difference

Here is why students choose the masters in higher education program at Merrimack College:

• Our faculty are recognized scholars, superb teachers, and experienced practitioners.
• Our programs are flexible, rigorous, and make a difference.

 

For more information, contact:

School of Education, Graduate Programs
(978) 837-5436
highered@merrimack.edu