Online Master's Degree
Graduates who complete the Online Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration are typically employed in areas within higher education organizations related to institutional advancement and administration, faculty and organizational development, program planning, evaluation and coordination, or teaching.
The program prepares students for careers in higher education including positions as student advisors, managers of support programs for traditionally underrepresented students, student housing specialists, student programming specialists, business managers, and specific administrative positions at all levels within higher education organizations.
All courses are taught completely online and you earn the same degree as the face-to-face program.
Why choose online learning at UWM?
- Convenience: Study at your own time and pace
- Excellent Student Services: 24/7 help desk, financial aid, virtual library, online registration, and student accessibility
- Complete a master's degree program in two years
- Flexible approach to assignments and coursework with a student-first attitude
Projected Course Schedule
Fall 2010 & 2012
Course #
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
AD LDSP 709
|
Introduction to Higher Education Administration |
3 |
| AD LDSP 757 |
Principles and Foundations of Adult Education |
3 |
Spring 2011 & 2013
Course #
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
| AD LDSP 710 |
Organizational Change and Team Leadership |
3 |
| AD LDSP 711 |
Organization and Governance in Higher Education Administration |
3 |
Summer 2011 & 2013
Course #
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
| AD LDSP 630 |
Internship and Fieldwork |
3 |
| AD LDSP 778 |
Introduction to Student Personnel Services
|
3 |
Fall 2011 & 2013
Course #
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
| AD LDSP 777 |
Leadership in Multicultural Organizations |
3 |
| ED POL 705 |
Sociology of Education and Community Engagement |
3 |
Spring 2012 & 2014
Course #
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
| AD LDSP 557 |
Foundations and Philosophy of WTCS in Wisconsin |
3 |
| AD LDSP 747 |
Strategic Planning and Budgeting in Adult Education |
3 |
Summer 2012 & 2014
Course #
|
Course Title
|
Credits |
| AD LDSP 647 |
Evaluation of Adult and Continuing Education Programs |
3 |
| |
Completion of Portfolio required |
|
The program is 33 credits total. Each course is 3 credits.
Contact us at higher-ed-online@uwm.edu or 414-229-4740 for more information.
