Sep 15, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Higher Education, MEd


Master of Education, Higher Education
The degree program is designed for candidates with an interest in working in administrative positions in institutions of higher education, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, national government organizations, of the social sector. Program coursework provides students with a strong grounding in leadership/management/organizational development with particular attention to the higher education context.

Program Requirements
Incoming candidates are expected to meet the requirement for admission to the graduate programs at Central Washington University. To graduate with the MEd in higher education, the Office of Graduate Studies and research requires a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 in the courses listed in the student’s coursework.

Course Requirements
Students will not be allowed to enroll in any of the courses until they have been admitted into the master of Higher Education Program.  

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate clear, convincing, and consistent evidence that the vision of the organization is effectively communicated throughout the year and in a variety of ways, and that the communication supports the success of all employees;
  • demonstrate competencies in capitalizing on the diversity of the organization, to improve programs, and meet diverse needs of all employees;
  • understand the importance of operating the organization within the law and how the law can be used to provide for the success of all employees; and
  • demonstrate knowledge of research and development skills in designing and execution of research.