This degree is a Master of Education in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis with an emphasis in Higher Education. This degree is part of the higher education program, housed in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis (ELPA).The mission of the master's degree programs in higher education is to prepare students for professional administrative leadership positions in a variety of post-secondary educational settings. The purpose of the master's degree programs in higher education is two-fold: 1) to prepare students for professional administrative leadership positions in a variety of higher education settings, and 2) to provide a foundation for intellectual engagement. The curriculum is developed to meet the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education's (CAS) Professional Standards for Higher Education and are guided by the ACPA & NASPA professional competencies. The higher education faculty are nationally recognized experts in college student development, administration, college access, faculty work, diversity issues in higher education and higher education policy. With grounding in both research and practice, graduates advance to professional positions in areas such as student activities and leadership, multicultural affairs, Greek life, academic advising, financial aid, residential life, and enrollment management and/or doctoral studies.<br><br>Credits - 33