Program Overview:
The focus of the program is to provide graduate-level academic courses in higher education administration to prepare students for senior-level leadership positions at colleges and universities, higher education agencies, higher education research organizations and other organizations that develop policies and offer programs in the higher education environment. The program is a 30 credit hour, 10-course program that is geared toward practitioners.
Possible career paths upon completion of this program:
- Senior administrators at colleges and universities;
- Research and policy analysts in government agencies overseeing higher education; and
- Employment in non-governmental agencies working with colleges and universities.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Margaret McLane
Dean, Lally School of Education
Email: mclanem@strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Higher Education Leadership and Administration M.S.E.D.
Program Requirements:
Required (21 credits)
| HLA 501 | ProSem:Critical College Issues | 3 |
| HLA 510 | Quality Control in Higher Ed | 3 |
| HLA 520 | Leadership in Higher Education | 3 |
| HLA 530 | Ethical Found Higher Educ | 3 |
| HLA 540 | Financial Plan/Mgmnt Higher Ed | 3 |
| HLA 545 | Enrollment Managment | 3 |
| HLA 590 | Capstone Seminar in HLA | 3 |
Elective Courses (9 credits)
HLA 585: See Internship information below
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
Students may choose to enroll in a supervised internship program with a senior administrator in a higher education setting (elective).
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course:
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
- Submission of a completed application, a resume, and Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
- Evidence of the possession of a U.S. baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all post-secondary education.
- Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation. The Communication Sciences & Disorders and School Psychology programs requirethree letters of recommendation.
- A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
- Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students can access the online application and application instructions at www.strose.edu/gradapply.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Higher Education Admission Information:
Additional admission requirements for this program include:
- Evidence from the applicant of at least one year of professional level work experience at a campus, governmental, or higher education related organization;
- At least one letter of recommendation from a senior level administrator attesting to the candidate’s preparation and motivation for advanced graduate study in higher education leadership and administration;
- A statement of intent from the applicant explaining his/her motivation to enroll in the program.
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