Curriculum
The Master of Science in Higher Education Policy, Research, and Administration at Goucher College consists of 36 credits. It is offered in a fully online teaching/learning environment in an accelerated format through which you will complete between 2-4 courses per term, according to your preference and commitments outside of class. You have the option of a professional internship or thesis as the capstone to the program, and the internship, if selected, will be completed at a local institution near you. Courses are three credits each.
View the M.S. in Higher Education program plan to map out your course sequence.
Core Courses (21 credits)
- HEA 601: History, Philosophy, and Theory of Education
- HEA 602: Education Law and Ethics
- HEA 603: Budget, Finance, and Resource Allocation
- HEA 604: Research Methods and Practice
- HEA 605: Planning, Analysis, and Institutional Research
- HEA 606: Managing Diverse Populations
- HEA 607: Program Evaluation and Assessment
Electives (12 credits)
- HEA 620: The American University/College
- HEA 621: Admissions and Enrollment Management
- HEA 622: Organizational Behavior and Culture
- HEA 623: Economic and Financial Issues in Higher Education
- HEA 624: Adult and Nontraditional Students
- HEA 625: Student Development
- HEA 626: Managing Resources for Success
- HEA 627: Leadership and Supervision
- HEA 630: Special Topics in Higher Education