Online Master of Arts in Higher Education

Expand Your Role in Higher Ed

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to advance your skillset in higher education with a Master of Arts in Higher Education degree from Campbellsville University. This program will challenge you to think critically about problems and ethical issues facing decision-makers in higher education.

Through a curriculum focused on student affairs and taught from a Christian perspective, you will study foundations and trends, student development theory and methods for advising students. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue your career goals with confidence and create positive change in the higher education field.

Campbellsville’s professors offer valuable guidance and education to position you for success in rewarding career fields. Our affordable online programs are ideal if you want flexibility in how you learn or need to balance your work and family responsibilities.

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Advance Your Knowledge as an Educator

Through this MA, you’ll learn to become a leader in higher education through a Christian lens. You’ll study topics like research, statistics and organization and build key skills in communication. Some course highlights include:

HED 605: Introduction to Research and Statistics

Develop an understanding of basic research methods and techniques used in the social sciences but also applicable to almost any area of investigation and scholarship.

HED 620: Faith and Ethics

Analyze faith issues, ethical decision-making, world-view frameworks and values questions in the context of schools and educational leadership, especially in the private sector.

HED 630: Diversity in Higher Education

Explore the relationships among major forms of diversity (e.g., religion, class, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, nationality, nativism) and higher education.

A Convenient, Supportive Online Learning Experience

Campbellsville’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility you need to thrive, both in your courses and outside of class. You’ll study at the times and places that are most convenient for you and learn from supportive, expert faculty members who deliver the same well-rounded education you would receive on campus. Campbellsville is committed to the quality of its online courses and offers a dynamic selection of degree programs that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). 

Accelerate Your Career in Higher Education

In this program, you’ll develop key leadership skills that will help you succeed in administrative roles in higher education. You’ll also gain an important credential to make yourself a competitive candidate in the job market. With about 15,300 openings for postsecondary education administrators projected each year,1 it’s a great time to get started.

Top Jobs in Higher Education

  1. Campus Minister: $40,770 per year2
  2. Admissions Counselor: $43,190 per year3
  3. Director of Student Affairs: $77,419 per year4

About Campbellsville University

Founded in 1906 as a Christian university, Campbellsville welcomes diverse perspectives and prepares students to become Christian servant leaders. We offer online degree and certificate programs in a convenient format so that you can grow professionally and personally by studying when and where you want.

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SACSCOC Accreditation

Campbellsville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1865 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the status of Campbellsville University.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Postsecondary Education Administrators.” Retrieved August 28, 2024, from https://bls.gov/.
  2. Payscale. “Average Campus Minister Salary.” Retrieved August 28, 2024, from https://payscale.com/.
  3. Payscale. “Average Admissions Counselor Salary.” Retrieved August 28, 2024, from https://payscale.com/.
  4. Payscale. “Average Director of Student Affairs Salary.” Retrieved August 28, 2024, from https://payscale.com/.