WashingtonState UniversityHigher Education Administration
http://education.wsu.edu/graduate/specializations/
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Degree offered |
M.A., Ed.M, Ed.D., Ph.D. |
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Faculty working with students |
4 (8 affiliate faculty) |
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Students |
75 |
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Students receiving assistantships or scholarships: |
80% |
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Priority deadline |
Fall - January 10 |
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Campuses |
Pullman |
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Test required |
GRE (all doctoral and some master’s students) and TOEFL or IELTS (international students only) |
Admission Requirements
Prospective graduate students must apply to both the Graduate School and to the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology.
Applications for programs in higher education are considered holistically.
Faculty review application materials and consider academic potential, recommendations, how well you integrate within the program, past academic performance, and availability in the program.
Master’s program applications should include the following: Official transcripts from all institutions attended; current resume; three current recommendation letters; application essay. If your undergraduate GPA is less than a 3.0, the GRE (verbal and quantitative scores combined should be at least 800).
Doctoral program applications should include the following: Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended; official GRE scores (a score of 1000 verbal and quantitative combined is expected); current resume; three current recommendation letters; application essay; and an academic writing sample.
Program Description
The higher education program is dedicated to meeting students’ needs as current and future leaders and faculty in colleges, universities, or in athletic programs throughout the country. The program provides a balance and integration of research, theory, policy, and practical experience. Students examine the range of historical, social, legal, political, economic, and ethical issues that impact the practice and administration of higher education.
The Ed.M. in higher education is designed to prepare students to assume administrative roles within colleges and universities. The M.A. in higher education is recommended for students who plan to continue work at the doctoral level. The Ed.D. is a professional degree typically chosen by students who will occupy positions of leadership and positions in applied specialties in education and related fields.
The Ph.D. degree, with specializations in higher education, student affairs, or higher education administration, is designed to appeal to students who currently work in college or university administration or related fields, and who want to become faculty members or who would like to move into higher-ranking administrative positions.
Contact Information
Graduate Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
Cleveland Hall room 252
PO Box 642114
Pullman, WA 99164-2114
Telephone: 509-335-9195 or 509-335-7016
Fax: 509-335-2097
E-mail: gradstudies@wsu.edu