Master's Concentration in Higher Education: Overview
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In the CSHPE Master’s program, individual students work with a faculty advisor to formalize professional interests and to create a Plan of Study that is relevant to the individual’s specific career goals. This academic plan will encompass three major components of exploration.
The first involves developing a comprehensive understanding of higher education. Through the course work, a student in the Master's program will become acquainted with: historical events in the evolution of U.S. higher education; critical and emerging issues in the field; organizational structures and functional areas within colleges and universities; and the psycho-social development of students. A student in this degree program will also develop specialized expertise within higher education and related disciplines and fields.
The second major component of academic exploration involves developing competencies around data collection, data interpretation, and the use of data in higher education decision-making. CSHPE sees these skills as critical in the modern higher education landscape. Master’s students are therefore trained in basic statistics and research design.
A third major component of exploration involves career-relevant practice. The Master’s Internship provides students with hands-on experience working in higher education settings. The Administrative Practicum provides students a forum through which their practical experiences and expanding theoretical knowledge base can be brought together for a richer understanding of individual interests, the profession, and the overall field of higher education.
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