Graduate Admissions Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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“B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
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Completed Application: https://admissions.marywood.edu/apply/
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Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Facilities & Technology
The Education Program is located in the The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues. This facility contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space.
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
Curriculum Lab Library
The Curriculum Lab and Library, located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a curriculum materials resource area, designed to support the specialized needs of teacher education students.
In addition to books and other educational materials, the Curriculum Lab and Library includes an Ellison Machine, laminator, study area, televisions, and a computer lab with printers and scanners.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Courses & Curriculum (36 Total Credits)
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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Professional Education and Core Courses
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12 total credits
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EDUC 501
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Research Theory
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3
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EDUC 502
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Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education
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3
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EDUC 554
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Contemporary Learning Theories
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3
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And
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EDUC 605
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Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics
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3
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Or
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HE 605
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Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics
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3
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Concentration
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24 total credits
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HE 520
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History of American Colleges/Universities
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3
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HE 525
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Student Issues in Higher Education
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3
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HE 530
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College Finance and Strategic Planning
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3
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HE 609
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Law and Policy in Higher Education
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3
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HE 640
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Program Evaluation: Learning Outcomes/Assessment
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3
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COUN 505
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Career Development I
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3
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SLAS 6007
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Equity and Inclusion
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3
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Or
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Approved elective that complements student career goals (up to 6 credits)
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HE 592
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Internship in Higher Education
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3
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HE 555
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Professional Contribution/Thesis
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0
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HE 592: Full-time (300 hours) o part time [1.5 (150 hours)] Internships are available in the spring and fall semesters only
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Program Learning Outcomes:
The Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration prepares individuals for a variety of mid-level careers in public and private two-year colleges, four-year institutions, and universities. Examples of career opportunities include, but are not limited to, leadership positions in student services, enrollment management, institutional advancement, alumni affairs, and institutional research. The program of study is designed to include required core courses (12 credits) as well as a concentration (electives 24 credits). An internship adds practical experience to the learning process. In general, the curriculum is designed to provide students with the appropriate knowledge about the professional field and, at the same time, it grounds students in a theoretical framework necessary to guide current and future study and career development in higher education.
The M.S. in Higher Education Administration focuses on:
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Demonstrating knowledge of the foundations and scope of higher education administration
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Demonstrating knowledge of professional practice related to an academic enterprise including management skills such as problem solving, planning, dele- gating, budgeting, fundraising, assessing, and evaluating; human relations skills that include managing interaction, communication; contributing to organizational and individual development; and, supporting students through their development and growth.
Current Student Resources
From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way. For currently enrolled students visit the School of Education Student Resources Website for academic tips, forms, and more to guide you on your academic journey.
