Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education online
Program Overview
Why our Online M.A. Educational Leadership - Higher Education stands out
The transformative Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education online program from Florida Gulf Coast University is built for those who work in post-secondary and higher education and aspire to meet professional goals in college, university and technical school settings.
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education is FGCU’s flagship program, and for good reason. It immerses you into the nature and function of governing structures and decision-making processes in higher education. You will focus on the elements of academic advising, student affairs, financial aid, strategic planning, career services, curriculum development and more.
In addition to our vigorous core curriculum, you will participate in two innovative internships meant to facilitate field experiences for identifying and analyzing challenges and solutions within higher education. The online higher education master’s program from Florida Golf Coast University exposes you to all facets of postsecondary administration, so you graduate prepared for leadership roles that offer increased responsibility.
Graduates of this online higher education master’s program will be able to:
- Expertly navigate all facets of higher education: strategic planning, financing of higher education, law and policy, curriculum development, student affairs, advising, career services, and program review
- Recognize the various organizational structures and classification of higher education institutions in the United States
- Employ a decision-making process that is based on vision, mission and improvement using facts and data
- Serve in various administrative management positions within an institution recognizing the need for collaboration, efficient and effective decision making
- Act with professionalism, integrity, fairness, and honesty in an ethical manner
- Work with community partners and stakeholders to respond to diverse community interests and needs
- Understand, respond to, and influence the personal, political, social, economic, legal, and cultural relationships in the classroom, institution, and community at large
- Expertly navigate all facets of higher education: strategic planning, financing of higher education, law and policy, curriculum development, student affairs, advising, career services, and program review
- Recognize the various organizational structures and classification of higher education institutions in the United States
- Employ a decision-making process that is based on vision, mission and improvement using facts and data
- Serve in various administrative management positions within an institution recognizing the need for collaboration, efficient and effective decision making
- Act with professionalism, integrity, fairness, and honesty in an ethical manner
- Work with community partners and stakeholders to respond to diverse community interests and needs
- Understand, respond to, and influence the personal, political, social, economic, legal, and cultural relationships in the classroom, institution, and community at large
- Expertly navigate all facets of higher education: strategic planning, financing of higher education, law and policy, curriculum development, student affairs, advising, career services, and program review
- Recognize the various organizational structures and classification of higher education institutions in the United States
- Employ a decision-making process that is based on vision, mission and improvement using facts and data
- Serve in various administrative management positions within an institution recognizing the need for collaboration, efficient and effective decision making
- Act with professionalism, integrity, fairness, and honesty in an ethical manner
- Work with community partners and stakeholders to respond to diverse community interests and needs
- Understand, respond to, and influence the personal, political, social, economic, legal, and cultural relationships in the classroom, institution, and community at large
This program prepares you for roles in areas of higher education leadership such as:
- Administrative leadership
- Admissions
- Enrollment management
- Student services
- Student financial aid
- Alumni relations
- Advising
- Administrative leadership
- Admissions
- Enrollment management
- Student services
- Student financial aid
- Alumni relations
- Advising
Also available
FGCU offers a variety of specialized education degrees. Check out all of our online education programs.
Tuition
Our budget-friendly tuition can be paid as you go
The M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education concentration online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Ed. Leadership – Higher Education | $373 | $1,119 | $13,428 |
*Tuition is as low as $13,428. Waiver available for out-of-state tuition. Prices subject to change at any time.
Calendar
Milestones to guide your student journey
FGCU online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Get started today!
Now enrolling:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Drop/Add Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/13/23 | 2/27/23 | 3/12/23 | 3/17/23 | 3/15/23 | 4/29/23 |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 4/14/23 | 4/24/23 | 5/7/23 | 5/12/23 | 5/10/23 | 6/24/23 |
| Summer 2 | 6/26/23 | 6/2/23 | 6/12/23 | 6/25/23 | 6/30/23 | 6/28/23 | 8/12/23 |
| Fall 1 | 8/14/23 | 7/14/23 | 7/28/23 | 8/13/23 | 8/18/23 | 8/16/23 | 9/30/23 |
| Fall 2 | 10/9/23 | 9/18/23 | 9/22/23 | 10/8/23 | 10/13/23 | 10/11/23 | 12/1/23 |
| Spring 1 | 1/8/24 | 12/8/23 | 12/20/23 | 1/7/24 | 1/12/24 | 1/10/24 | 2/24/24 |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/9/24 | 2/23/24 | 3/10/24 | 3/15/24 | 3/13/24 | 4/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 6/24/24 | 5/24/24 | 6/7/24 | 6/23/24 | 6/28/24 | 6/26/24 | 8/10/24 |
Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
At FGCU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education concentration online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education concentration online program.
- Submit graduate application and $30 application fee
- Official academic transcripts from every college or university attended
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours accrued to the undergraduate degree OR a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- An in-person, phone or virtual interview if GPA is below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Two letters of recommendation from either working professionals in the field, a current or previous supervisor, or an academic advisor
- A letter of intent from the applicant that spells out their reasons for wanting to enter the program and a list of a perceived set of skills and dispositions
- For international students: a TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based)
Performance in courses taken in other graduate degrees and/or non-degree seeking post-baccalaureates will be taken into consideration for admission.
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mailing address:
10501 FGCU Blvd. SouthFort Myers, FL 33965-6565
FGCU is ranked #7 (tie) among the “Most Innovative Schools, Regional Universities South” by U.S. News & World Report (2022)
Courses
The topics you’ll study in our higher education master’s program classes
For the M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education concentration online program, you must complete 36 credit hours, which includes two internships. The coursework includes nine hours of Major courses and 27 hours of Higher Education Concentration courses. Students will complete the Concentration courses listed, plus two additional courses to be announced.
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