Higher Education Administration and Social Justice, M.A.

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 30 hours

The Higher Education Administration program is designed for those seeking leadership positions in colleges and universities and accepts both full-time and part-time students. 

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

Admission Requirement Snapshot

GPA: 2.7

Entrance Exam: N/A

Priority Application Deadline: Rolling admissions (January 1 for those seeking graduate assistantships)

International Application Deadline: January 1 (Fall)

See Admission Requirement Details Below

1. Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to Graduate Studies.
2. Regular admission in the program requires an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.7 (on a 4-point scale).
3. Applicants must submit a completed application online at https://fireup.cmich.edu/apply/.
   
    

Program Requirements

Core Courses (24 hours)

 

HED 516	Foundations for Social Justice	3(3-0)
HED 557	Helping Skills in Student Affairs	3(3-0)
HED 611	Critical Approaches to Assessment in Higher Education	3(3-0)
HED 636	Higher Education Law	3(3-0)
HED 677	Contemporary College Students	3(3-0)
HED 757	Student Development Theory	3(3-0)
HED 764	Financing of Higher Education	3(3-0)
HED 776	Administration of Higher Education	3(3-0)

Electives (6 hours)

Select in consultation with an advisor.

Plan B: Capstone Project (0 hours)

 

Total: 30 semester hours

Accelerated Admissions to the M.A. in Higher Education Administration and Social Justice

Students may obtain an MA in Higher Education Administration and Social Justice by taking 12 credits of MAHESJ core courses (with an option of taking electives as well) as an undergraduate and completing the remaining coursework in one additional academic year after graduation. Students can only earn up to 50% of the MAHESJ degree as an undergraduate. 

Admissions Standards 

(Currently enrolled CMU undergraduate students only)

Student must have an overall cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.

To apply: 

1. Submit a letter explaining interest in the program and a current resume to the MAHESJ program director ([e-mail]).
2. Obtain written approval by the MAHESJ program director after letter of interest and current resume are submitted.
3. Sign the AGDP Acknowledgement & Approval Form initiated by the graduate advisor.

Retention Standards

Student must maintain a 3.00 in MAHESJ courses. Students who fail to maintain a 3.00 GPA in MAHESJ courses in two successive semesters will be removed from the accelerated program. 
Students considering an accelerated MA program should be aware that their financial aid may be affected and should contact the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid for information at 989-774-3674 or [e-mail].