Higher Education, MSEDU

The Master of Science in Higher Education (HIED) is a degree program with recommended pathways in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs. The program serves those contemplating careers in higher education or already working in a college or university, as well as those interested in pursuing the study of higher education at the doctoral level.

Admission Requirements

UK Graduate School Application
Official transcripts for all previous coursework completed at any institution of higher education,
A 500 word statement of purpose describing the student’s intellectual and professional goals for completing the program

Two letters of reference with at least one from a referee familiar with the students’ academic work
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Priority Application Deadlines of October 1st (for Spring) and February 1st (for Summer or Fall) to allow applicants to also apply for assistantships. Applications may be considered after these deadlines on a rolling basis.

Degree Requirements

The program requires 31 hours of coursework culminating in a common written master’s exam during the final semester.
All EPE students are required to take EPE601 Proseminar (1 credit hour) during their first semester of study in the department.
Core Classes recommended of all MS HIED students
MS HIED students then design a focus following suggested pathways in Higher Education Policy or Student Affairs.
The MS in HIED program plan also requires one 3 credit hour research course selected in consultation with their advisor.
Internships are recommended, but not required. Internship experiences are designed by the student and their advisor to meet individual professional and/or scholarly goals.
Electives can be chosen from EPE courses as well as courses outside of EPE and the College of Education with permission of the student’s advisor.

Students may include an EPE graduate certificate in Research Methods or Comparative & International Education as part of their MS HIED program.

https://education.uky.edu/epe/