A master's degree could help you advance your administrative career in postsecondary education institutions.* Kaplan University's Web-based Master of Science in Higher Education program offers you an opportunity to earn your master's degree online. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning while you study to help maximize your career choices and strengthen your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education.†
Choose from five areas of specialization designed to help you develop valuable expertise in specific areas of higher education administration: college administration and leadership, college teaching and learning, online college teaching, assessment and evaluation, and student services. If you are interested in the college teaching and learning or online college teaching specialization, Kaplan University offers seven additional instructional concentrations that give you the opportunity to complete credits in your chosen teaching field.
Explore the roles of institutional research and strategic planning as they relate to institutions of higher education. Examine various theories for development of a comprehensive student services program. Study to acquire the skills to measure student learning and evaluate academic programs in postsecondary educational settings, including the accreditation procedures and standards for online programs.
* Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
†Some Kaplan University programs are not 100 percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment.
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education and cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (out of 4.0).
Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:
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Kaplan University is regionally accredited. See the Kaplan University website for details.
Address:
1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite 2
Davenport, IA 52807
US
Calendar Type:
Kaplan University is on a quarterly system.
Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credit is available. Please ask an Admissions Advisor for details.
Delivery Format:
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All of your courses and programs at Kaplan University can be completed online.
Carnegie Classification:
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Baccalaureate/Associate's College
Technical Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista/7 OR Mac OS X. 10 GB hard-drive space. 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card. DVD-ROM drive or CD-ROM. Sound card with speakers and microphone. Microsoft Office 2003+. IE 7.0+ OR Firefox 3.013+. High speed Internet.
Geographic Restrictions:
One of the greatest benefits of being online is that there are no geographical boundaries. This benefits the student in many ways, from convenience to a better selection of instructors to practical knowledge in many different areas.
On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements.
Scholarships Offered:
Please see website for scholarship details.
Loans Offered:
Please see website for loans and financial aid availability.
Important:
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