Master of Education in Higher Education
University of North Carolina-Wilmington

Program Details

Prepare for a career in colleges, universities, and community colleges providing administrative and/or academic support to students with this online masters in higher education. The curriculum provides social, historical, philosophical, developmental, and international perspectives on postsecondary education. Graduates pursue careers in such fields as:

  • Academic advising
  • Career advising
  • International education
  • Student leadership training

Other graduates go on to pursue doctoral degrees.  

Students will complete both classroom instruction and an internship or other applied learning opportunity. Courses are taught by an award-winning faculty.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of North Carolina-Wilmington is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)