Master of Education (MEd) - Higher & Postsecondary Education Our MEd is a contemporary 30 hour applied master degree for new or current professionals focusing on student success across every area of the undergraduate learning experience.

• Since 2006 we have had 100% graduation rate and 100% job placement ranging from Academic Advisors, Student Service Directors to Intercollegiate Athletic Leaders/Coaches
• Instructors are faculty, practitioners, administrators, peers, and alumnae E-Mentors
• Our innovative courses and delivery expedite graduation and career development
  • Courses are offered Monday-Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
  • Courses are offered in hybrid form (face-to-face/online) and in accelerated 8-week form so students can take two courses, one night/week (e.g. 6 hrs.)
• TAP (Topics in Applied Practice) courses are 1 hour short format (e.g. two evenings and one Saturday morning and online) on-hands career development courses taught by practitioners. Course examples: Advising in the Real World, Judicious Leadership in Student Affairs
• Customized practicum for cross-disciplinary career development
• Two distinct foundational areas:
  
  Area I: Student Success for those focusing on direct student contact roles such as Advisor, Academic Specialist, Coach/Trainer or Program Coordinator.
  
  Area II: Leadership in Higher Education for those focusing on administrative roles such as Academic Program Coordinator, Executive Facilities Coordinator, or Assistant Athletic Director.

Application

Submit to delps@asu.edu or to Kris.Ewing@asu.edu

• Letter of Intent (your experiences and how this program can benefit your educational and career goals)
• Resume

Submit to the Graduate College

• Graduate College Application Form
• Application Fee
• Official Undergraduate Transcripts

We offer rolling admission by conducting on-going application reviews. Admission decisions are made on receipt of a complete application file. An undergraduate 3.0 GPA is desired for admission. If your GPA is below 3.0, the MEd Coordinator may request an interview.

Admissions Status

You can use ASU Interactive to review your application file and track admission status. Admittance letters are not sent from the program; you will be notified first through ASU Interactive and second by letter from the Graduate College. There is no deadline requiring prospective students to accept or decline admittance.

If you have decided ASU is the place for you to grow your skills and launch a dynamic career, we appreciate you sending us e-mail so we can make sure you receive orientation materials.

Advising

Dr. Ewing advises all the prospective and current MEd students. Dr. Ewing works with MEd Peer Instructors who teach the Graduate Student Success Seminar where new students learn how to formulate their Program of Study (PoS), select their Practicum, join a professional organization, use A.P.A. and RefWorks, develop an E-Portfolio and prepare for the culminating Applied Project course.

Applied Project

Students will take the Applied Project (AP) course at the end of their program of study. The AP is a culminating project highlighting the student’s area of interest. The AP provides evidence of master degree proficiency through the development of a 10-page paper and professional poster presentation. The posters are presented each term at the Higher and Postsecondary Education Graduate Student Consortium.

Program of Study

The MEd is a thirty (30) hour non-thesis program. Students fulfill a minimum of 30 hours of coursework, including two (2) hours earned for the MEd culminating Applied Project. Students have the opportunity to select one of the following program areas.

• Area I: Student Success for those focusing on direct student contact roles such as Advisor, Academic Specialist, Coach/Trainer or Program Coordinator.
• Area II: Leadership in Higher Education for those focusing on administrative roles such as Academic Program Coordinator, Executive Facilities Coordinator, or Assistant Athletic Director

Higher and Postsecondary Education Core Courses

Fifteen (15) semester hours of core courses:

• HED591 Graduate Student Success Seminar (01) F/Spr
• HED510 Introduction to Higher Education (03) F/Spr
• HED620 Diversity in Higher Education (03) (F, Spr)
• HED591 Applied Inquiry (Research) (03) Su
• HED580 Practicum* (03) All
• HED593 Applied Project (Culminating Course) (02) F/Spr

Foundation Area and Elective Courses

Fifteen (15) semester hours: 6 hours foundational in one area + 9 hours electives

Area I: Student Success for a New Era Foundational Courses

• HED679 The College Student (03) F
• HED691 Student Development Theory (03) Spr

Area II: Leadership in Higher Education Foundational Courses

• HED689 Leadership in Higher Education (03) Spr
• HED687 Governance, Coordination, and External Influences in Higher Education (03) F

Electives (any combination of 09 semester hours)

• HED533 The Community and Junior College (03) F
• HED591: Dynamics in Higher Education: Shaping Manager’s Work (03) F
• HED691 Law in Higher Education (03) Spr
• HED644 Finance and Budget in Higher Education (3) Spr
• HED691 Critical Policy Issues in Higher Education (3) F
• HED691 Grant Making and Writing (03) TBD
• HED691 Social Forces Shaping Policy (03) F
• HED688 Organizational Theory (03) Spr
• HED591 Enrollment Management (03) F
• HED691 Program Development in Higher Education (03) F, Su
• HED527 Student Affairs Administration (03) F
• HED591 Topics in Applied Practice “TAP” (01)

TAP courses are offered F, Spr. & Su; involve skill based learning; offered in short course or hybrid formats; and topics vary based on interest. Only one elective may be fulfilled by taking 3 TAP courses. Current TAP Courses: Advising the Intercollegiate Student-Athlete; Jumping on the Brand Wagon in Higher Education; Advising in the Real World; Judicious Leadership; Students with Disabilities; Program Development; The World of Admissions; Communication in Academic Space.

(*) Note: Those with +3 years of full-time Higher Education experience prior to MEd enrollment may be eligible to have their practicum waived and should inquire with Dr. Ewing about 'next steps'.

MEd Practicum Experience

The Practicum (three (3) semester hours) is usually taken midway of the student's program and is designed to provide an experience where the student may apply, modify, or develop concepts, theories, or ideas gained through their program of study. Prior to enrolling in HED580, students are required to review the Students Guide to the MEd Practicum and meet with the MEd Coordinator. A detailed Practicum Proposal form must be filed and approved by the MEd Coordinator in advance of the practicum experience. At the conclusion of the practicum, the student must submit a written report on the practicum experience.

• Your Guide to the Higher Ed Practicum
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• MEd Practicum Form
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• Site Supervisor Guide
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Student Organization

The Higher Education Student Association (HESA) involves all of our master students. HESA has elected officers who provide leadership in planning professional workshops, organizing socials, providing new student outreach, overseeing the HESA list serve and HEDs Up Newsletter, and assisting with new student orientation and convocation.

MEd Frequently Asked Questions

What is the profile of the successful MEd applicant?
Students represent diverse cultural identities and perspectives, enroll full-time and part-time, and are recent graduates, returning students, or working professionals. Students enter from a variety of academic areas such as Education, Political Science, Business, Ethnic Studies, Kinesiology, and others.

What can I do with the MEd in higher education?
The MEd program is designed to facilitate the development of skills, knowledge, and perspectives required of successful entry-level and mid-level administrators/leaders in community colleges and four-year colleges and universities. Examples of typical positions held by MEd graduates include: Leadership Coordinator, Academic Advisor, Student Engagement Coordinator, Athletic Advisor, Residence Hall Director, Assistant Director of International Programs, Athletic Coach/Trainer, Director of Admissions, and Assistant Dean for Multicultural Services (Note: information compiled from ASU MEd alumnae)

Can I complete the program if I am employed full time?
Yes. The MEd courses are typically offered one day/week during the evening (e.g. 5:00; 5:30) Mon–Thurs. Courses are also offered in hybrid form (online as well as in class), accelerated form (e.g. 8-weeks), over weekends, and in the summer to accommodate current leaders in higher education and other working professionals.

Does the program offer funding for graduate students?
Most of our students seek Management Intern (MI) positions in various Academic Departments, Student Services, Residential Life, or Intercollegiate Athletics at all of the ASU campuses. The MI is a .50 time (20 hours/week) state employee position.

The MI provides salaries that range from $10-$17k, health benefits, a retirement plan, and a tuition waiver. The MIs are competitive and we encourage interested students to continually check ASU Human Resources for up to date postings. Typically, many MIs for the academic year begin posting in March through September.

ASU employees have the opportunity to use a tuition waiver to pay for courses.

GRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

MASTER OF COUNSELING (MC)

MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)

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