Prepare to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing higher education environment with a master's degree in higher education leadership.
Widener’s master’s program in higher education leadership prepares you to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing higher education environment, with specific focus on either higher education leadership or student affairs leadership.
If you currently work in higher education and want to advance your career or are looking to transition from another career path, our graduate program builds your leadership capabilities to work in areas such as student affairs, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, faculty professional development, institutional advancement, resource development, governance, and administration.
You may also be interested in exploring our master's and certificate in counselor education with a specialization in student affairs.
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Master’s degrees are flexible, part-time programs designed for working professionals. The curriculum includes online coursework that can be completed at a pace that fits your lifestyle.
Students who complete the Master's program in Higher Education Administration can apply their credits to the three-year, fast-track Doctor of Education program.
Beginning graduate students may enter the Loading... and complete coursework in three consecutive semesters. The five courses are determined by advisement, which allows students to customize the certificate based on specific professional development needs and career goals
We accept applications for students to begin in the fall, spring, or summer terms. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our master’s program in higher education leadership prepares you to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing higher education environment.
You’ll benefit from a vital mentoring environment with accomplished faculty committed to providing a high level of personal attention to better align coursework with career goals and help you become a scholar and effective leader. Our customized approach tailors your studies to support an area of focus, interdisciplinary collaboration, and study abroad options.
Most students have been in their professional roles for a few years and enroll because they want to advance in their career and further develop their leadership capacity by growing professionally through the master’s program. In addition, the program serves students transitioning to higher education from other careers paths.
Higher Education majors have the opportunity to join various clubs and organizations across and outside of campus to expand their network, including the Higher Education Student Association (HESA), Kappa Delta Pi, and many more.
Our professors' leadership and research are shaping the education field.
The Higher Education Leadership program is unique in that it is an intimate and personalized approach to completing a graduate degree and advancing your career. The faculty are committed to student success, expanding your expertise, and ensuring a sense of belonging. There may be many programs to choose from, but there is only ONE Widener!
Zora Wolfe, an associate professor in Widener’s Center for Education, shares ways for parents, students, and educators to smoothly transition to online learning.
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