Contact Information

Program Director: Elizabeth Stoddard

Academic Advisor: Danielle West

Introduction/Overview

The M.A. in Higher Education Administration guides candidates in becoming scholarly, reflective, and transformative higher education leaders. The program prepares candidates to be justice-oriented administrators in all divisions and all sectors of higher education. The program recognizes the contributions and nuances of serving in two- and four-year, private and public, and religiously affiliated post-secondary institutions.

Program Outcomes

As a result of this program, candidates will:

• Articulate the historical and current role of higher education in American society
• Describe organizational and governance structures in American higher education
• Employ critical reflection skills when analyzing data and problem solving
• Articulate informed viewpoints on current higher education issues
• Articulate and value the experiences of postsecondary students, faculty, and staff from underrepresented groups
• Work to support the success of all postsecondary students
• Demonstrate basic administrative competencies such as planning, budgeting, and assessment
• Demonstrate knowledge of higher education legal and ethical issues
• Understand, evaluate, and adapt developmental, organizational, and leadership theories to their practice

Admission Requirements

• Graduate Application
• Statement of Intent
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• 2 sealed, Official Transcripts from each college/university attended
• Resume
• Bachelor’s degree conferred official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.05 in the last 60 undergraduate units, or a 3.0 in at least 9 graduate units is required.
• Statement of Intent:
  • 3-4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font
  • Addressing the following:
    • How have your life and professional experiences informed your decision to pursue a graduate degree in higher education?
    • Why do you want to study in the LMU higher education program?
    • What leadership and academic qualities will you bring to the higher education program?
    • What leadership and/or academic qualities need further development?
    • How will you contribute to the mission of the LMU School of Education?
    • What are your future goals/plans as they relate to higher education leadership?

Degree Requirements