Higher and Postsecondary Education, MEd
School, Teacher, edulp, government, principal, teachers college
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is changing their name, effective Fall 2025. The new name is Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Prepare to lead community colleges and universities in addressing contemporary challenges. You'll gain the skills needed to operate successfully in environments that demand innovation, excellence, inclusion and collaboration.
The Master of Education program in higher and postsecondary education is designed to facilitate the professional development of those who work in colleges and universities in administrative roles, as well as academic and student support positions.
The program develops leaders who have a strong understanding of the theory and practice of higher education administration, possess the ability to analyze issues confronting contemporary colleges and universities, and can exercise innovative and effective decision-making.
Coursework addresses a range of practice-focused topics in the field, including the evolution of higher education in the United States and globally; organizational characteristics of colleges and universities; how students grow, change and develop within higher and postsecondary education institutions; important laws and policies pertaining to administrative practice in higher education; how colleges and universities are funded; how to work successfully with multiple stakeholders in contemporary higher education; and how to collect and use data to improve decision-making.
Students in this program can customize their coursework in either the leadership and organizational dynamic in higher education focal area or the student recruitment, retention and success focal area.
This 30-credit-hour, 10-course program is offered on a 7.5-week calendar in fall and spring semesters (six weeks in summer). Students may enroll part time or full time.
For the Tempe program, most courses are offered in a hybrid format with half of the content delivered face-to-face (weekday evenings) and half delivered through independent or technology-supported learning experiences and fieldwork. For the online program, all courses are offered in an asynchronous format.
This program culminates with a capstone project in which students demonstrate their knowledge gained through the program.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (HED 597)
Required Core (9 credit hours)
HED 510 Introduction to Higher Education (3)
HED 572 Program Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education (3)
HED 620 Love, Justice, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education (3)
Other Requirements (3 credit hours)
HED 580 Practicum (3)
Electives (15 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
HED 597 Capstone in Higher and Postsecondary Education (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. Students choose a focal area from the list of electives and take nine credit hours from that focal area. Students then select six additional elective credit hours from any focal area.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- personal statement
- resume
- proof of English language proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can comment on the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.
The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates of the program have acquired skills in analyzing issues in higher education, working with diverse stakeholders, conducting research and making data-driven decisions, all of which prepare them to expand or pursue administrative roles at colleges and universities.
Career examples include:
- college program director
- student affairs leader
- student life leader
- student services staff
Educational Leadership & Innovation, Division
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
