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Why study Higher Education online through OSU?

The master’s degree in Educational Leadership Studies, option in Higher Education is designed to prepare students for leadership positions at public and private colleges and universities. Students will study the complex issues facing higher education today, including administrative and organizational frameworks and the trends and needs of diverse student populations. The program is intended to provide maximum flexibility for full-time working professionals. Those interested in working with students in the K12 system please visit our Educational Leadership program.
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Format

This degree program is our most flexible, offering courses 100% online. Courses are delivered through Canvas, OSU’s online learning platform. The program follows a suggested two-year accelerated completion sequence in which students take two courses per semester (fall, spring and summer). Students can also complete in three years using a fall/spring sequence.

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Curriculum

Core curriculum for this 30-hour program include classes such as:

  • Assessment Techniques for Higher Education & Student Affairs Professionals
  • Research to Practice in Higher Education & Student Affairs
  • Administrative Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs
  • Critical Issues in Higher Education and Student Affairs

Students will also complete a capstone course, which includes a creative component developed throughout the program. In addition, students may earn the Facilitating Career Development Graduate Certificate without adding additional coursework or time to the M.S. degree.

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Admissions

Applications are accepted for matriculation in the fall and spring semesters. Preference for graduate assistantship positions will be given to those candidates who complete applications by February 1 for fall enrollment. The program’s priority admissions deadline for the fall semester is February 15. If space remains available, applications received by April 1 may also be considered. The program’s priority admissions deadline for spring is September 15. If space remains available, applications received by November 1 may also be considered for the spring semester. Please email the program at osu-hesa@okstate.edu for additional information.

To apply to the Educational Leadership Studies - option in Higher Education, MS program, complete the following:

  • Graduate College application
  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions with a 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA
  • Current resume/vita
  • Three letters of recommendation (At least two from faculty members is preferred)
  • Career objectives essay


Cost

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

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