Higher Education, M.Ed.

About the Program

The M.Ed in Higher Education is intended for early- and mid-career individuals aspiring to serve as administrators in a variety of settings, including colleges and universities, community colleges, higher education systems, proprietary/vocational institutions, and college access and pathway programs. The distinctive feature of the M.Ed. program is its emphasis on urban issues and themes of equity and access in postsecondary education.

Extending Temple’s traditional commitment to social justice and educational opportunity, this program develops expert practitioners, i.e., those who can enact the kinds of changes that are necessary to meet state and federal college completion goals, improve equity in student postsecondary outcomes, strengthen the role of higher education for the public good, and create structures and cultures that are conducive to student success.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Students complete the degree program in a hybrid format, both through classes offered after 5:30 p.m. and online courses. The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Job Prospects: Graduates are prepared to seek employment in a variety of professional areas in higher education, including academic advising, academic support, admissions, advancement, athletics, business services, counseling and health services, facilities, financial aid, human resources, institutional research and planning, learning centers, multicultural and diversity affairs, public relations, residence life, and training and development.

Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students may take up to, but not more than, 9 credits of graduate study in the program before being admitted to the program. The credits transfer into the program, if the student is admitted. Students completing non-matriculated courses before being admitted to the program are NOT guaranteed admission.

Financing Opportunities: Financial support opportunities may include scholarships, tuition remission, and other financial aid such as grants, loans, and federal work study.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1

Applicants should submit all required admissions documents by the application deadline to receive priority consideration for admission and financial support.

APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.

Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2

From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained to provide insight regarding the applicant's academic competence. References from college/university faculty are recommended.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.

International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.

Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master’s degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 53

Resume: Current resume required.

Other Requirement: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30

Required Courses:

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses
EDUC 5101	Critical Understanding of Social Science Research	3
HIED 5101	Introduction to Higher Education	3
HIED 5102	Administration of Higher Education	3
HIED 5103	Access and Equity in Higher Education	3
HIED 5104	College Students and Development Theory	3
Focused Electives		9
Select three from the following: ¹
AOD 5535	Organizational Assessment, Design and Strategy
CPSY 5698	Fundamental Counseling Techniques
EDUC 5010	Special Topics in Education ²
EDUC 5325	Introduction to Statistics and Research
EDUC 8232	Technology, Teaching, and Learning
EPSY 5501	ILT: Multimedia Learning
HIED 5201	Diversity Issues in Higher Education
HIED 5202	The Costs of College
HIED 5203	Getting into College: Strategic Enrollment Management
HIED 5301	Planning and Assessment in Higher Education
HIED 5401	Student Affairs in Higher Education
HIED 5502	Digital Education Leadership
HIED 5801	Gender Issues in Education
HIED 5802	Leadership in Higher Education
HIED 5803	Law and Policy in Higher Education
HIED 5804	The Community College
URBE 5417	The Urban Environment
URBE 5516	School-Community Partnerships in Urban Settings
General Elective ³		3
Capstone Course
HIED 9995	Master's Capstone in Higher Education	3
Total Credit Hours		30

With documented approval from the student's advisor, other course(s) may be selected as focused electives.

EDUC 5010 can be repeated for credit. Each academic term, faculty advise students of special topics offerings that may be of particular interest to Higher Education M.Ed. students.

Selection of a general elective requires approval from the student's advisor.

Culminating Events:
Capstone Course:
Students complete HIED 9995 Master's Capstone in Higher Education as their culminating event.