Master of Education in Higher Education

Higher Education – ME6276

Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Patton Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
740.593.4400
hesa@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Online

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Special Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

The Master’s in Higher Education (MHE) program 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. This is a part-time program. Students taking the normal load of two courses per semester complete the program in 1 year and 8 months.

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.   

• apply the necessary knowledge, theories, and methods to critically analyze and evaluate relevant conceptual and theoretical literature and higher education policy and practices; and 

• integrate theory and practice through course assignments. 

Further Information

Link to Program:  https://www.ohio.edu/education/counseling-higher-education/higher-ed-masters

Admission Requirements

A portfolio that includes a goal statement, transcripts of all previous post-secondary coursework, and three letters of recommendation. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required. Ohio University employees must apply early to allow time to complete the university’s conflict of interest review.

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: