Master of Science in Administrative Leadership

with a concentration in Higher Education Administration

Program DescriptionThe concentration in Higher Education Administration seeks to strengthen higher education opportunities by preparing individuals who foster organizational development and change within an increasingly complex and global society, and who nurture within individuals, groups, organizations, and society skills in and commitment to lifelong learning. A major focus of the program is preparing leaders for urban higher education institutions who honor diversity and difference among people, groups and societies.

The concentration in Higher Education Administration provides opportunity for professional development for individuals who are currently working in or wish to move into professional roles within various settings of higher education, including administration, student affairs, or teaching.

The emphasis in Higher Education Administration prepares the student for careers in higher education including such options as student advisors, managers of support programs for traditionally underrepresented students, student housing specialists, student programming specialists, business managers, and specific administrative positions at all levels within higher education organizations.

Program DetailsThe student plans an individual program of studies in consultation with a major professor. The minimum credit requirement is 33 graduate credits, 27 of which must be in education and 6 of which may be in related fields. Credit distribution must be: 12 credits in the core area of higher education administration, 9 credits in the focus area of higher education administration and 12 credits of foundation and elective courses.

A thesis or master's paper is optional. The student must pass a written final comprehensive examination. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of initial enrollment.

Courses are offered in a variety of formats: once per week, weekends, alternate weeks, and online.

Admission CriteriaAn applicant must meet the Graduate School requirement of an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 to be considered for admission to the program. Students with less than a 2.75 G.P.A. may be admitted on probation if satisfactory evidence of ability to perform graduate study successfully is provided. Evidence may include the following:

• A grade point average of 3.0 or above during the final 60 semester hours of the baccalaureate degree program
• Completion of 6-9 credits of program-approved, post-baccalaureate or graduate coursework with grades of "B" or better (B- not acceptable)
• Submission of official score reports from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test
• An advanced degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Graduate courses used to qualify for admission may be accepted to satisfy degree requirements.

For master's degree applications, references are not required. Also, there is no hard and fast date for application submissions to our master's programs. We admit master's students on a rolling basis for every semester.

For More InformationPhone: 414-229-4740
E-mail: adldsp@uwm.edu