HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

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1 HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

2 HALLMARKS OF OUR PROGRAM The Higher Education program prepares professionals to provide innovative leadership in careers across multiple sectors of higher education. Our two-year master s program prepares students to pursue careers in advanced leadership positions. Our doctoral program prepares students for senior-level administrative positions and academic careers. Hallmarks of the program include: Innovative career tracks that prepare professionals for growing fields in higher education. A diverse community of students, professionals, and scholars. Real-world learning opportunities for students to create and apply knowledge in practice. 2

3 INNOVATIVE CAREER TRACKS Innovative career tracks prepare professionals for growing fields in higher education. The Higher Education program offers graduate degrees that prepare students seeking advanced leadership positions in colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, or educational associations related to postsecondary/tertiary education. International Leadership Athletics Administration Educational Assessment Student Affairs Administration Community College Leadership Leadership & Administration College Transition Programs MS.Ed. 2-Year 36 credits Ed.S. 2-Year 30+ credits Ph.D. 4-Year 60+ credits The MS.Ed. has tracks in student affairs administration, international higher education leadership, and leadership and administration. The Ed.S. lets students develop a personalized plan of study based on the applicant's background and professional interests. The Ph.D. includes focuses in policy, international leadership, student affairs, assessment, college transition, and athletics. Visit for more information.

4 DIVERSITY We are a diverse community of students, professionals, and scholars. ODU is part of the cultural and commercial crossroads of Hampton Roads, and one of the most diverse institutions in Virginia. Students come with a rich mix of professional, cultural, and life experiences from many sectors of higher education, business, industry, social services, and other professional domains. Classes are scheduled in the evening. 4

5 FIELD EXPERIENCES Our program emphasizes real-world learning opportunities for students to create and apply knowledge in practice. Internships Capstone Projects Study Abroad Real-World Class Projects Graduate Assistantships Students gain professional experience through internships with a wide-variety of colleges, universities, agencies, and associations in the U.S. and abroad. A capstone experience engages students in real-life research projects that are commissioned by university and community leaders. Each year students have an opportunity to study abroad. Students in the Comparative Higher Education Systems course have studied in China, Italy, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Most students in our program are employed in graduate assistantships. All applicants, both U.S. and international, will be considered for graduate assistantships. 5

6 IMAGINATIVE, STIMULATING, & PERSONALIZED CURRICULAR PLANS Our program exemplifies the idea fusion ethos at Old Dominion University where students gain a wide variety of knowledge and skills related to U.S. and international higher education systems. Our 10:1 faculty-student ratio allows students to create stimulating, imaginative, and personalized curricular plans suited to their personal and professional goals. 6

7 A FRAMEWORK FOR LEARNING for professionals working in a rapidly changing higher education sector We have organized our curriculum around 12 critical areas for professionals working in a rapidly changing higher education sector: Student Development Leadership Law History & Mission Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Professional Foundations & Ethics Assessment & Evaluation Research Teaching & Learning Advising & Helping Policy & Governance International, Global, & Comparative Perspectives

8 INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TRACK (MS.ED. HIGHER EDUCATION) The International Higher Education Leadership track prepares professionals for positions in international education, including study abroad, international student and scholar services, international campus programming, and higher education for international development. CORE Introduction to Research or Applied Statistics Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law of Higher Education Multicultural University SPECIALIZED TRACK International Higher Education Administration American Higher Education in a Global Context Plus three (3) ELECTIVE courses from select International Studies courses or any Higher Education course in the graduate catalog FIELD EXPERIENCES Internship (A) Internship (B) or Comparative Higher Education Systems Higher Education Capstone Visit for more information.

9 CORE SPECIALIZED TRACK The Leadership & Administration track prepares professionals for positions in mid- and senior-level positions in academic affairs in FIELD colleges, universities, EXPERIENCES agencies, and associations. Introduction to Research or Applied Statistics Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law of Higher Education Multicultural University Higher Education Leadership Organization and Administration in Higher Education Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Plus two (2) ELECTIVE courses from any Higher Education course in the graduate catalog Internship (A) Internship (B) or Comparative Higher Education Systems Higher Education Capstone LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION TRACK (MS.ED. HIGHER EDUCATION) Visit for more information.

10 STUDENT AFFAIRS TRACK (MS.ED. HIGHER EDUCATION) The Student Affairs Leadership track prepares professionals for positions in student affairs, including academic advising, admissions, campus activities, greek life, judicial affairs, multicultural affairs, orientation, and residence life and housing. CORE Introduction to Research or Applied Statistics Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law of Higher Education Multicultural University SPECIALIZED TRACK Student Affairs Administration Today s College Student and Diversity Professional Helping Skills in Higher Education Plus two (2) ELECTIVE courses from any Higher Education course in the graduate catalog FIELD EXPERIENCES Internship (A) Internship (B) or Comparative Higher Education Systems Higher Education Capstone Visit for more information.

11 EDUCATION SPECIALIST (ED.S.) The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program lets students develop a personalized plan of study based on the applicant's background and professional interests. Students who aspire to advance in higher education administration will find in the Ed.S. program a meaningful base for building toward their professional objectives. Content- Focus Courses 18 credits Research Courses 18 credits Field Experience 3 credits Students, with the assistance of their advisor, will choose six courses that do not repeat courses taken for the master s degree. Students take courses in program evaluation, advanced research design, and applied statistics and data analysis. Students complete a 200-hour internship or enroll in Comparative Higher Education Systems, a study abroad experience which examines the development of higher education systems around the world. Visit for more information.

12 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) IN HIGHER EDUCATION The Ph.D. in higher education is intended to prepare individuals for administrative and faculty positions; and to provide these students with the skills to carry out scholarly research, lead organizations, and create new knowledge. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program includes focuses in policy, international leadership, student affairs, assessment, college transition, and athletics. CORE COGNATE RESEARCH Proseminar in Higher Education Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Higher Education Policy History of Higher Education in the United States Multicultural University Higher Education Finance & Planning Doctoral students have diverse backgrounds, experiences, and goals. Students, in consultation with their advisor, tailor cognate courses to meet those goals, and select (4) four courses from any specialized area, including international leadership, policy, assessment, athletics, college transition, and student affairs. Advanced Program Evaluation and Assessment Applied Linear Models or ANOVA Advanced Research Design and Analysis Qualitative Research Plus (1) additional advanced research course Dissertation Seminar Visit for more information.

13 WHY THE ODU HIGHER ED PROGRAM? Variety of programs and innovative tracks: From student affairs to international education. Engaged learning: Real-world skills focused; practical class projects, trips to D.C., etc. Professional development: Higher Education Student Association (HESA), etc. Professors are active in their respective field: Students learn from real-world experience. Diverse student body: Colleagues come from a rich mix of professional, cultural, and life experiences backgrounds. International opportunities: Study abroad and internships. ODU is in a great location: Outer Banks, Washington D.C., or Shenandoah Mountains nearby. Advising and career driven: Advisors work closely with students to develop their passions 13 and professions.