Master of Education in Higher Education
Higher Education – ME6286 (Athens Hybrid), ME6276 (online)
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Patton Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740.593.4400
hesa@ohio.edu
Delivery Mode: ME6276 - Online, ME6286 - Athens campus with some online courses
Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer
Special Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Program Overview
Our highly qualified and reputable faculty, who bring extensive experience and expertise in the field, deliver a curriculum that blends theory and practice, preparing students to excel in the dynamic field of higher education. We offer two modality options for this degree:
1) The Master’s in Higher Education (MHE) Online program (ME6276) is designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills while working within higher education settings. The program is offered in a flexible online format.
2) The Hybrid Master’s in Higher Education program (ME6286) is designed for working professionals in the Southeast Ohio region seeking career advancement and participating in or transitioning into higher education and student affairs administration. Students will engage in face-to-face learning with professors for most courses on the Athens campus, while 20–40% of their coursework will be completed online depending on the start semester.
Both modalities, Online (ME6276) and Hybrid (ME6286), are part-time programs can be completed in just 1 year and 8 months, with two courses per semester.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the end of the program, students will be able to:
-
comprehend relevant historical, organizational, governance, financial, diversity, policy, campus environments, and other contemporary issues concerning higher education.
Further Information
Link to Online Program: https://www.ohio.edu/online/programs/graduate/higher-education
Link to Hybrid Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/counseling-higher-education/hybrid-higher-ed-masters
Admission Requirements
New students can begin the Masters in Higher Education online program at any time. Ohio University employees must apply early to allow time to complete the university’s conflict of interest review.
Requirements for the application are:
1. Completed OHIO Graduate Application (opens in a new window) and non-refundable application fee of $50
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT required.
3. Submission of official transcripts from bachelor’s degree work and any institution from which graduate coursework was attempted, regardless of whether or not a degree has been or is being completed.
4. Autobiographical Sketch/Personal Statement (2-3 pages, double-spaced)
The autobiographical sketch provides a sample of your writing. It should tell us about you as an applicant and address important factors in your life journey that have shaped your interest in Higher Education and brought you to apply to this program.
5. Three letters of recommendations are required. One letter from a previous course instructor and one letter from a previous or current employer are strongly preferred.
6. English Proficiency: Please review information about Ohio University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
7. A current resume or curriculum vitae.
International Students
This program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as follows:
