Master of Education in Higher Education, Master's

Admissions to the M.Ed. programs are evaluated on a rolling basis. 

Application Checklist Items

• Standardized Exam Required: No
• Official Transcripts Required: Yes
• Personal Statement Required: No
• Letters of Recommendation: None
• Resume Required: Graduate Program in Higher Education only
• Copy of teaching certificate: No

Master of Education Higher Education – 36 Credits
Master of Education Higher Education (Accelerated) – 30 Credits

Start-term limited to spring (part-time) and fall (full-time)

Common Core: 27 Credits (21 Credits for the Accelerated Program)

• MHE 500 Law, Ethics, and Standards
• MHE 501 Higher Education
• MHE 502 College Student Development
• MHE 503 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
• MHE 504 Leadership and Administration
• MHE 505 Assessment and Research
• MHE 509 Budgeting and Finance
• MHE 506, 507 Higher Education Internship I and II (NOT required for the Accelerated Program)

Concentration in Higher Education Administration: 9 Credits

• MHE 508 Higher Education Policy
• MHE 510 Organization and Governance
• MHE 514 Higher Ed Administration     

Concentration in Student Affairs Administration: 9 Credits

• MHE 511 Helping and Supporting Students
• MHE 512 History, Values, and Philosophy
• MHE 513 College Student Services

Concentration in Management: 9 Credits

• CR 507 Executive Skills Development
• MG 501 Management of Human Resources
• PM 501 Project Management Essentials

Internships

The Higher Education program offers an integrated learning experience by requiring each student to complete two internships (6 credits) as part of the plan of study. Students complete these experiences (unpaid or paid) at an approved site and under the supervision of designated on-site supervisor who meets specific qualifications.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are paid, 20 hour per week campus work experiences.  Similar to internships they provide students substantive experience in higher education units and functional areas under professional direction and supervision.  Students are employed in these experiences over the course of their time in the program.  The graduate assistantship cannot be a replacement for the internship, however with approval students may use the site when it is time to complete the internship experience.

• Tuition/credit hour: $735*
• Application Fee: $50
• Graduation Fee: $120
• Returned Check Service: $30 

*Tuition/credit hours listed are for 2024/2025 academic year. Tuition and fees are reviewed each academic year and are subject to change with notice.

View a comprehensive list of financial aid forms and graduate program information sheets

Tuition Deferment

DeSales University offers graduate students the opportunity to defer payment of their tuition when they will be receiving reimbursement from their employer or when they are eligible to receive financial aid. A copy of your employer's tuition reimbursement policy must be forwarded to the Treasurer's Office and/or all necessary financial aid paperwork must be filed with the Financial Aid Office before tuition deferment is granted. 

Tuition deferment is a privilege given to graduate students at DeSales and can be revoked if this privilege is abused. Please note that you, as the student, are responsible for payment of your tuition balance in the event that your financial aid/loans or employer reimbursement is not received by the Treasurer's Office.

Tuition Reimbursement

When a student is eligible for tuition reimbursement from his/her employer, written evidence of eligibility is required. The student is responsible for requesting this reimbursement from his/her employer. In cases where reimbursement is contingent upon successful completion of the course(s) and the student either withdraws or does not achieve a grade sufficient to warrant maximum reimbursement, the student is ultimately responsible for payment for the course(s).