Online Teaching & Program Administration Concentration, MS
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
The concentration in Online Teaching and Program Administration is designed for students seeking to gain expertise in online teaching and exposure to issues of higher education management and leadership. It helps the graduate to position themselves in their organizations as knowledgeable of trends and best practices in online teaching, curriculum development, designing and teaching online courses and building online communities. Students will gain an understanding of online educational pedagogy, course design and delivery, educational technologies, higher education management, and leadership.
Students in the Online Teaching and Program Administration concentration gain expertise in best practices for teaching in and managing online programs, and graduates are able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of principles, philosophies and pedagogy of online learning.
- Evaluate learning theories and their use in online education, and analyze the effectiveness of various models of online education.
- Develop well-designed online course modules that incorporate best practices in online teaching and foster active learning communities.
M.S.: Online Teaching & Program Administration Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MHE 500 | Foundations of Higher Education Administration | 3 |
| MHE 505 | Organization and Decision-Making in Higher Education | 3 |
| MHE 610 | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| MHE 622 | Foundations of Online Learning | 3 |
| MHE 628 | Designing and Teaching Online Courses | 3 |
| MHE 632 | Building Online Learning Communities | 3 |
| MHE 650 | Capstone Seminar I: Design of an Applied Research Project | 3 |
| MHE 670 | Capstone Seminar II: Conducting Applied Research in the Field | 3 |
| Electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
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Students can select from a wide number of approved graduate electives and can check with their advisor for help selecting electives from MHE, NMP, CIM, or MBA programs that interest them.
Academic Requirements
Note: This schedule reflects the recommended two-year sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Online Teaching and Program Administration. This sequence assumes a fall semester start. Students who begin in other sessions or those interested in a one-year sequence should consult with their faculty program advisor to plan their schedule.
Two-Year Sequence
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MHE 500 | Foundations of Higher Education Administration (Session I) | 3 |
| MHE 505 | Organization and Decision-Making in Higher Education (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MHE 632 | Building Online Learning Communities (Session I) | 3 |
| MHE 610 | Curriculum Design (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MHE 628 | Designing and Teaching Online Courses (Session I) | 3 |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MHE 622 | Foundations of Online Learning (Session I) | 3 |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Elective (Session I) | 3 | |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MHE 650 | Capstone Seminar I: Design of an Applied Research Project (Session I) | 3 |
| MHE 670 | Capstone Seminar II: Conducting Applied Research in the Field (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
Note: All Graduate Level Electives must be approved by the Director of the Program. Program can also be completed in a one-year sequence.