Chairperson: Jody Jessup-Anger, Ph.D.
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Degree Offered

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Program Description

The student affairs in higher education master of education prepares students for careers in higher education settings such as: academic advising, career development, student unions, international student services, multicultural affairs, orientation programs, residential life, admissions, and student organizations. The program includes course work in student development theory, student leadership development, organizational theory, counseling, social justice advocacy, assessment, student success, and environmental theory. Students choose one of three options: a generalist, student success or leadership development focus.

The goal of this master’s program is to engage the professional educator in extended critical reflection on the principles, practices, and rationales of human service leadership in contemporary society. Specifically, the programs seek to develop equity-centered educational leaders in colleges, universities and educational organizations with expertise in how to support students as they navigate the postsecondary landscape. The program offers full-time and part-time options.

The master of education degree in student affairs in higher education requires students to complete 36 credits of course work and a professional capstone project. Students declare a generalist, student leadership development or student success focus after they have completed 9 credits in the program. The program is designed for full-time and part-time options.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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Students who are waived from the second practicum course must choose a 3-credit elective in an area of interest.

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Master's Programs

The goal of the master’s programs is to engage the professional educator in extended critical reflection on the principles, practices, and rationales of human-service leadership in contemporary society. Specifically, the programs seek to develop educational leaders in K-12 schools, colleges, universities and educational organizations with expertise in the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of educational policy issues. The programs are designed to accommodate the working professional, and program content is composed to reflect student backgrounds, interests and professional objectives.

Certification Programs

The College of Education offers a variety of certification programs which prepare students to obtain state certification and licensure. Certification program requirements are in alignment with requirements for educational licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Certificates are granted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The university’s decisions on recommendations for certification are made by its licensing officer after appropriate consultations and requirement reviews.

Doctoral Program

The EDPL doctoral program develops educational scholar-practitioners, researchers, and leaders who possess the commitment, perspective, and skills to implement strategies for greater equity in a variety of educational settings. Students inquire deeply into the foundational knowledge of education, exploring how the organization of schools, institutions of higher education, and society shape educational processes. Students gain theoretical knowledge in specific disciplinary/topical concentrations, enabling them to further examine educational practice in a chosen context.  Finally, students acquire expertise in research methods which equip them to advance and enact educational knowledge. The program supports EDPL Ph.D. graduates to work actively to create a more just society.