Master of Education in
Higher Education:
Community College Leadership Concentration
Prepare for administrative roles in higher education while delving deeply into the issues facing community colleges. This master’s degree concentration focuses on the development and enhancement of community college leaders.
You can advance your career opportunities while learning how to help community colleges meet students’ career goals. Explore best practices and gain administrative insights through coursework designed to be flexible enough to accommodate full-time professionals who now work at community colleges.
The M.Ed. in Higher Education program offers this concentration online (Community College Leadership) and two other concentrations on campus (Student Affairs and Strategic Leadership and Administration).
100%
Online
30
Credit Hours
2 YRS
Estimated Time
to Complete
No GRE
Required
What are the Benefits?
- Learn practices related to community college and apply this knowledge to solving problems
- Interpret research and results to make data-based decisions as an educational leader
- Develop networks with professionals working at a wide range of higher education institutions
- Learn from leading scholars and practitioners
What You Will Learn
- Understand the historical development, contemporary challenges, and different functions of community colleges
- Develop high-quality communication skills, including academic and professional writing, as well as presentation skills
- Learn theory and practice related to community colleges and apply this knowledge to solving problems and making decisions emerging community college leaders
- Interpret research and assessment results to make data-based decisions as a community college leader
- Appreciate the importance of interpersonal skills in your professional position at community colleges
- Follow best practices and ethical practices in community college leadership
No Thesis Required
| Tuition / credit hour | $459.68 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.98 |
| Network & Data Systems | $16 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2025 rates for students studying completely online. Students in online programs who take an on-campus course will pay on-campus fees, mandatory and college fees, for only the on-campus course.
Program Coordinator
Associate Dean for Research, Strategy and Outreach
Associate Professor of Higher Education
I enjoy online learning as well as teaching online. This is why the online M.Ed. program suited me...I would tell anyone considering an online program to do it. I encourage my students to consider an online degree. Give it a shot."
Gabrielle PattersonHope, AR
Job Market Outlook
The Pathways career data reflect career information associated with degree programs, and that data may include some jobs that require additional credentials and experience BEYOND the academic degree, including but not limited to professional licensure and certification, additional coursework, and specific training.
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