Offering Campus
Argosy University, Phoenix*
Note: *Offered only in the 80 percent online format through Argosy University Online Programs.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Higher and Postsecondary Education degree program is designed for individuals who seek administrative and other positions in non-instructional units at higher education and postsecondary institutions. Graduates of this program will have enhanced practical skills, knowledge, and experiences as professionals and leaders in universities, colleges, and postsecondary educational institutions.
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to this program.
This program is designed for those who are in, or who wish to advance to, supervisory positions in the various non-instructional units of universities, colleges, professional schools, technical/vocational schools, and other postsecondary organizations.
Program Outcomes
1. Interpersonal Effectiveness
a. Establish, build, and sustain effective alliances with diverse key stakeholders to successfully address institutional priorities.
b. Communicate effectively within the organizational structure to forward institutional goals.
c. Solicit and incorporate diverse viewpoints in decision making and communications.
2. Developing and Managing Resources
a. Manage and develop human, fiscal, and physical resources within an environment of competing priorities.
3. Critical Thinking
a. Analyze complex situations that impact key learning partners and develop strategies to further the organizational mission and vision.
4. Development and Growth of Programs and Services
a. Plan, implement, and assess programs and services for effectiveness and appropriateness as related to the organization’s needs and goals.
5. Technology Management
a. Apply the prevailing technologies to manage and enhance student programs and services.
6. Development of Students and Student Services
a. Apply appropriate development theories to support traditional and non-traditional student growth, achievement, and success.
Graduation Requirements
A student is eligible for graduation from the MAEd in Higher and Postsecondary Education degree program when the following requirements are met:
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study that includes
- 24 credit hours, core courses
- 3 credit hours, elective courses
- 3 credit hours, Capstone project
- A grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0) and a grade of B- or better in all required courses
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Education, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
- A grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0 as described below. Additional requirements may apply.
- 2.7 for the bachelor’s degree, or
- 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work), or
- Between 2.0 and 2.7 for the bachelor’s degree. Students admitted with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.7 must enroll in W 5096 Academic Writing within the first 15 week semester and pass within the first 38 weeks. Admission between 2.0 and 2.7 must be approved by the program chair and must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student’s academic file.
- A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy.”
An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
- Completed Application for Admission Form.
- Application fee (Non-refundable, except in Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.).
- If the basis of admission is an earned bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 GPA (on a scale of 4.0), an official transcript from the degree granting institution.
- If the basis of admission is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework, official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended during the 60 hours of study.
Applications to Multiple Campuses
Applicants who are undecided with respect to the location they wish to attend should submit an application and full set of application materials to their location of first choice. Applicants who are accepted into their location of first choice and who, prior to beginning the program, determine they want to complete the same program at a different location, should notify the initial location of record of that intent. Provided that the same program is available, all previous approvals and credits accepted will remain in force. If an individual requests to change programs, he or she will need to meet all admission requirements of the new program.
Program Requirements
The MAEd in Higher and Postsecondary Education degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core requirements, 24 credit hours; capstone requirements, 3 credit hours; and elective requirements, 3 credit hours.
