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Dept. of Leadership and Educational Studies
311 Duncan Hall
ASU Box 32086
730 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

Phone: +1-828-262-6508
Fax: +1-828-262-6035


Higher Education - Administration (455B)

The purpose of this program is to prepare persons for mid- and upper-level management and administration positions in colleges and universities. The program integrates theory and practice to enable graduates to deal with the diverse and complex demands of leadership in today's rapidly changing educational environments.

Required Core Courses:

HE 6861

American Higher Education

3

HE 6040

Readings in Postsecondary Education

3

HE 6650

Seminar in Postsecondary Education

3

HE 6900

Internship/Field Study

3

Subtotal

12

Required Concentration Courses:

HE 5430

Organization & Administration of Postsecondary Education

3

HE 5700

Educational Leadership

3

HE 5840

College Finance

3

HE 5990

The Law of Higher Education

3

Subtotal

12

Electives: Students should select electives bases on career interests and with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor. Students that are writing a thesis should select one elective courses for a total of 3 elective hours. Students who are not writing a thesis should select two elective courses for a total of 6 elective hours.

Total

30

  • Thesis: Optional. (Students are encouraged to consider it.)
  • Language Proficiency: None Required
  • Comprehensive: Student must successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
  • Product of Learning: None Required