Higher Education in CSHPE: Master's Programs
The master’s degree programs in higher and postsecondary education are structured to provide individuals with a general understanding of higher education as a field of practice and inquiry, while allowing the flexibility for students to 
probe more deeply into areas of specialized interest. A distinct feature of the master's degree program is the interaction among students with different professional backgrounds and diverse career goals. Students have opportunities to work together in Master’s required courses as well as with doctoral students in cognate and elective courses. As they work together on assignments and discuss issues in and out of class, CSHPE Master’s students come to appreciate and understand the multiple frames of reference that may be brought to bear on higher education decision making.
Graduates of the program are qualified to participate in a wide range of higher education settings, including: college and university administration or staff, state and national public policy agencies, government offices, higher education systems offices, professional associations, consortia, regional and coordinating bodies and accrediting agencies. They assume a wide variety of roles and work on key activities such as admissions, advising, administration, and policy analysis.
In addition to the general Masters in Higher Education, CSHPE offers options to students with specific interests in the linkages between Higher Education and Medical and Professional Education, Public Policy, and Business through specialized coursework and dual degrees.
Degrees Offered
Master's in Higher Education with a Concentration in Medical and Professional Education
Master’s in Philanthropy, Advancement and Development in Higher Education
Progress Toward Degree
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