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Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Understand the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus.
2. Understand the complexities of college/university budgeting process and construct a divisional or departmental budget.
3. Understand and commit to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States.
4. Articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting, including the impact of demographic changes on higher education and familiarity with strategies to diversify higher education.
5. Understand the role of a faculty member and the curriculum development process in an institution of higher education.
6. Understand the rights and responsibilities of employees and students within institutions of higher education, as well as the responsibilities of the institutions.
7. Understand research methodology to conduct individual research.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 graduate GPA is recommended)
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Program faculty will assess applicants holistically, considering academic credentials, related professional experience, academic or professional references and scholarly and professional activities, among others.

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Funding deadline: November 1 (international student) and December 1 (domestic student)
    All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: March 1 (international student) and April 1 (domestic student)
    All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions

Spring applicants will not be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position. Applicants who wish to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position should apply for the fall semester funding deadline.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus