{"id":6227,"date":"2025-09-17T14:56:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6227"},"modified":"2025-12-01T16:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:23:14","slug":"ma-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ma-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Higher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Higher Education<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ma\">MA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=masters\">Master's<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/072517_higher-education-ma-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/072517_higher-education-ma-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A college professor helps a student at Montclair State University\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>If you\u2019re inspired to shape the future of colleges and universities, Montclair\u2019s MA in Higher Education will prepare you for leadership roles that make a real difference in students\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n<p>This 36-credit program (33 credits if you have more than two years of professional experience in higher education) is designed for aspiring and current professionals who want to advance in areas such as student affairs, academic advising, enrollment management, diversity and inclusion, or institutional research. You\u2019ll explore the history and philosophy of higher education, learn about organizational structures and policy, and gain the skills to address the evolving challenges facing today\u2019s campuses.<\/p>\n<p>Coursework emphasizes equity, access, and student success, preparing you to create inclusive environments where all learners can thrive. You\u2019ll also gain hands-on experience through internships and fieldwork, giving you the opportunity to apply theory to practice in real college settings.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty with deep expertise in higher education leadership and research will guide your learning, while the program\u2019s flexible design makes it possible to pursue your degree alongside your professional responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to become a leader who supports students and strengthens institutions, Montclair\u2019s MA in Higher Education will give you the knowledge, experience, and network to move forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=ceel\">College for Education and Engaged Learning<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>The Best of Both Worlds<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Hybrid<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>Our Master of Arts in Higher Education program gives you a blend of in-person, fully online and hybrid courses \u2013 allowing you to learn on your time and keep both your career and your life moving forward.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/higher-education-ma\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: Rolling admission.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Online Application<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript<\/strong>: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essays\/Personal Statement<\/strong>: Answering the below prompts, highlight strengths that will make you an excellent graduate student within our program, and explain any areas of relative weakness in your application.\n<ul>\n<li>What draws you to the Higher Education program at Montclair State University?<\/li>\n<li>What are your areas of interest within Higher Education?<\/li>\n<li>The College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair State University values diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Why do diversity and social justice matter in the field of higher education?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume<\/strong>: Required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letters of Recommendation: <\/strong>Two encouraged, but not required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class='program-testimonial'><div class='image-panel mlt-background-cover'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/2025-09-17_higher-education-ma-testimonial.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/?f=\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/2025-09-17_higher-education-ma-testimonial.jpg&amp;type=generic&amp;size=0&amp;scale=1x\" \/><div class=\"video-link-holder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k1G_XW4mM6Q\" class=\"popup-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 16.933 16.933\"><circle cx=\"8.467\" cy=\"8.467\" r=\"8.467\" style=\"fill:#fff;stroke:none;stroke-width:.3175;fill-opacity:1\"><\/circle><path d=\"m14.931 8.467-7.927 4.576V3.89z\" style=\"fill:currentColor;fill-opacity:1;stroke:none;stroke-width:.3175\" transform=\"matrix(1.15325 0 0 1.15325 -2.99 -1.298)\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThroughout my program I was presented with various um opportunities such as attending conferences, being in events, meeting other alumni and other higher-ed professionals and serving on our student council.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Kaurin Cuello<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program: MA in Higher Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>For questions about this program or information about how to enroll, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=lierar\">Program Coordinator: Dr. Roman Liera<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:lierar@montclair.edu\">lierar@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>University Hall 2123<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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