Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Student Success

Program Overview

The Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education Leadership and Student Success prepares dynamic educational leaders and administrators who inspire innovation, institutional excellence, ethical practice, and drives student success through equitable, data-informed, and collaborative leadership.

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Admission Requirements

Individuals seeking admission to a Newberry College graduate program must meet the following minimal requirements:

Provide official transcripts from an accredited degree-granting university or college demonstrating completion of a bachelor's degree.
Students must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation)
Students must have a minimum, cumulative college GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale OR 3.0 or higher during the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. The GPA requirement is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for an earned graduate degree.

Learning Path

The online Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education Leadership and Student Success requires a total of 30 credit hours:

Required Courses:

EDU 518 Foundations of Higher Education Leadership, History, and Governance

EDU 519 Strategic Leadership for Planning, Assessment, and Accreditation

EDU 523 Higher Education Finance and Resource Management

EDU 528 Dynamic Operations in Higher Education

EDU 534 Ethics, Higher Ed Law, and Professional Practice

EDU 538 Administration of Digital Learning and Educational Technology

EDU 548 Strategic Leadership and Talent Development

EDU 549 Students First Leadership Practices and Theories

EDU 531 Assessment, Data Analysis, and Educational Research

EDU 570 Professional Seminar

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition Rate: $575 per credit hour

Included Fees / Costs:

Application fee — No fee to apply
Student Services fees — included in tuition
Course Resource fee —included in tuition
Testing fees — included in tuition

Other Expenses:

Enrollment fee — $100
Books and Supplies — varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
Technology fee — $50 per subterm
Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school

Financial Aid and Grants: