The Higher Education Graduate Degree Program at the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education in the University of Michigan School of Education
The challenges that face higher education require that educators not only
adapt to change but also engage in developing a vision of higher education
for society. Our main goal for graduate training is to prepare individuals
for leadership in shaping the future of higher education through generating
and applying knowledge, advancing the role of higher education in supporting
the public good, and improving institutional practice. This is accomplished
through coursework and experiences designed to increase students’ understanding
of higher education as an academic area of inquiry and practice. Toward this
end, our curriculum is geared toward preparation for administrative, faculty,
research, and policy careers in higher education and related enterprises.
What distinguishes a Higher Education graduate? Our graduates leave the program with a good sense of the work that is needed in higher education and endeavor to make a difference in their career fields. Most employers and faculty would agree that Higher Education graduates:
- Combine academic knowledge with individual action.
- Are well-prepared in terms of research and self-directed learning.
- Are prepared for a self-directed career.
- Possess comprehensive knowledge about higher education as an enterprise.
- Can communicate the critical components of higher education issues to various audiences and constituencies.
Which level are you interested in studying?
