Master of Education in Higher Education
University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Program Details

Prepare to make a difference in the field with this online masters in higher education. Focus is placed on social justice equity in educational institutions. Designed with busy professionals in mind, this program covers such courses as:

  • Foundations of Higher Education
  • Critical Perspectives on Equity and Justice in Higher Education
  • Supporting Student Success
  • Managing Higher Education
  • Helping Skills for Higher Education Professionals

There are numerous benefits to earning this higher education degree online. You will have the flexibility to study wherever it is convenient, but you will still have opportunities to connect with in-person students and with instructors through “cross-cohort media platforms.”

This program works best for students who work in higher education or similar fields and with several years of professional experience.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Requires experience working in higher education