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Master of Science in Educational Leadership (Higher Education Emphasis)
The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Educational Leadership is designed for students whose goals are to obtain positions as administrators in higher education. Students who are interested in a career in higher education administration or other education-related areas are encouraged
to apply for the M.S. degree program. Upon completion of the M.S. degree, students are better prepared for entry level and mid management positions in educational institutions and agencies.
Degree Requirements
Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the Graduate School as well as particular requirements set forth by the Educational Leadership Department.
- Thirty-seven (37) credits including credits required for the major.
- A minimum of two credits of Independent Study.
- At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.
- A maximum of one-fourth (usually 8-9 semester credits) of the credit hours required for the degree may be transferred from another institution.
- Preparation of a written capstone project approved by the faculty advisor.
- Comprehensive final examination.
Higher Education Core Courses
- EDL 503: Seminar: Introduction to the Profession (1 Credit)
- EDL 541: Introduction to Higher Education (3 Credits)
- EDL 545: Diversity Across Higher Education (3 Credits)
- EDL 546: The College Student (3 Credits)
- EDL 547: Collegiate Environments (3 Credits)
- EDL 548: Program Development (3 Credits)
- EDL 549: Management of Higher Education (3 Credits)
- EDL 556: College Students and the Law (3 Credits)
- EDL 559: Seminar: Capstone (1 Credit)
- EDL 593: Internship (3 Credits)
- EDL 997: Independent Study/Thesis (2 Credits)
Research and Foundations/Cognate
- EFR 500: Foundations of Educational Thought (3 Credits)
- EFR 509: Introduction to Educational Research (3 Credits)
- T&L 541: History of Higher Education in the U.S. (3 Credits)
Total for Degree: 37 credits