UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION


Program name: Higher Education

College: Morgridge College of Education

Department: P-20 Education Programs

Degrees and Emphases:
Higher Education Master of Arts with three concentrations:
College Student Development (CSD)
Diversity and Higher Learning (DHL)
Leadership and Organizational Change for Professionals (LOCP)


Contact Person:
Dr. Lori Patton
1999 East Evans Ave.
Ruffatto Hall, Rm. 359
Denver, CO 80208

Phone:  303-871-3753

E-mail:  lori.patton@du.edu

Web Page: 
http://www.du.edu/education/programs/hed/index.html

Web Page for Doctoral Degree:
http://www.du.edu/education/programs/hed/PHD/index.html

PROGRAM STATEMENT

Colleges and universities all over the world face multiple challenges. These institutions need enlightened leaders and faculty who can guide various external audiences and internal constituencies toward new educational solutions to societal challenges. The Higher Education Program offers a Master of Arts in a broad array of education-related areas. This degree provides students with an opportunity to study various subjects in the field of higher education in order to meet the needs of entry- and mid-level academic administrators who are working directly with traditional and adult-oriented, student-related issues such as residence, student activities, or athletics. Course work has been arranged to allow students to specialize in four areas of elective concern, enabling them to have access to entry- and mid-level professional positions:

(1) diversity and higher learning
(2) college student development
(3) leadership and organizational change for professionals

These three concentrations enable students to choose their area of specialization, gain knowledge related to their career interests, and take practica and internships directly related to activities associated with administration, student life, or diversity and higher learning.

NATIONAL STANDARDS

Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: Yes
Meets CAS Standards: Yes

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Entrance Exam: None required
Thesis: Optional
Comprehensive exam: Optional
Hours/credits required: varies depending upon program
Total number of faculty: 7
Number of faculty dedicated full time to the program: 4


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Updated:11/15/2010