Overview
Offering the flexibility to personalize your plan of study, this unique specialization option allows you to examine 21st-century higher education institutions, evaluate the relevance of current education models, and understand how to maximize efficiency, productivity, and sustainability as a leader within today’s higher education settings.
Outcomes
Graduates of this Higher Education (Self-Designed) specialization at Walden University will be prepared to:
- Effectively address diversity in higher education programs and policies to support student development.
- Exhibit leadership in program evaluation, strategic planning and budgeting, and assessment.
- Utilize current research to address critical issues in higher education.
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
- Facilitate continuous improvement within higher education settings.
- Promote positive social change through leadership.
- Apply effective technology strategies to support higher education settings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Higher Education in the 21st Century
- Managing Resources in Higher Education
- Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability: The Sociological, Political, and Economic Factors
- Education Law, Policy, and Governance
- Leadership of Higher Education Programs for Adult Learners
- Program Planning and Assessment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 33 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
- quarter credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
- Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
- Completed application form.
- The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
- Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
- Access to a computer and the internet.
Tuition Fee
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International
18529 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 645 USD per credit during 33 months. -
National
18529 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 645 USD per credit during 33 months. -
In-State
18529 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 645 USD per credit during 33 months.
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